De Beers is it
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De Beers is seeking to defend its diamond cartel threatened by a drop in demand for diamonds as a result of the economic crisis in Asia. Meanwhile, supply from Canada is increasing. De Beers promotes diamonds in general, but competition would mean there would be less incentive to promote them if other firms benefit. De Beers still has cost and volume advantages and could take the route of branding with an emphasis on the quality of its products as a defense.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1998
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Angola: the diamond cut
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An agreement regarding the control of Angola's diamond mines provides optimism that a peace settlement will follow soon after. The agreement would allow the ruling government and its leader, Jonas Savimbi, to hold a share of all diamond production in the Cuango valley.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1996
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Losing their sparkle
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There is a need to prevent the diamond trade from funding war in Africa, and suggestions are made as to how this can be done.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 2000
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