Namibia advances plans of selling diamonds without De Beers
Minister of Mines and Energy Isak Katali said the idea is to give diamond dealers and manufacturers the opportunity to buy directly from locals.
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Randgold hoping for major discovery in Ivory Coast
CEO Mark Bristow, who is hoping for one last major find before retiring.
