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Global diamond production this year fell by more than 20% to about 113 million carats.

A recent, six-hole drilling program revealed a kimberlite blow.

The initiative is the latest example of a miner setting sustainability goals in an industry blamed for depletion of natural resources, smuggling and child labor in supply lines.

Some major mining executives have ruled themselves out, and there is not a long list of acceptable candidates.