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isPermaLink="false">http://www.diamondne.ws/?p=6618</guid> <description><![CDATA[An attempt has been made to import diamonds, containing over 5,900 carats of diamonds and valued at over $9,900,000 into the United States. The shipment was accompanied by a (fake) Kimberley Process certificate allegedly from the Precious Minerals Marketing Company in Ghana. Related articles: What Happens when Rough Diamonds are Imported Unaccompanied by a Kimberley [...]
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