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The European Union will likely ban the trade of Russian diamonds as part of its upcoming 12th sanctions package, France24 said on Nov. 28, citing internal documents seen by AFP.
Botswana's ban on vegetable imports, many from South Africa, is working, says President Mokgweetsi Masisi. Masisi opened Parliament with a speech focussing on plans and successes, a little less than a year before he will seek re-election. Money from De Beers will be invested in tourism, and everyone will have internet access...
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Belgium, together with the European Union and Group of 7 (G7) countries, is "very close to finalizing" a system that will ban Russian diamonds from the market, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Croo announced on Oct. 11.
The worst kind of mining is that done primarily to satisfy human vanity, like #diamonds (cheap manufactured diamonds are just as beautiful and #industrially useful), and #PreciousMetals.
I didn't realize how widespread and damaging "#ArtisanalMining" for #gold is, and after watching this, I've just decided I won't buy any more vanity items like #jewelry from mined materials.
It won't make a difference, but it's a thing I can do.
Media: EU to likely ban trade of Russian diamonds (kyivindependent.com)
The European Union will likely ban the trade of Russian diamonds as part of its upcoming 12th sanctions package, France24 said on Nov. 28, citing internal documents seen by AFP.
Botswana's ban on imported vegetables is working, says its president as he seeks re-election (www.news24.com)
Botswana's ban on vegetable imports, many from South Africa, is working, says President Mokgweetsi Masisi. Masisi opened Parliament with a speech focussing on plans and successes, a little less than a year before he will seek re-election. Money from De Beers will be invested in tourism, and everyone will have internet access...
Russian diamonds being cut in India – in pictures (www.theguardian.com)
The EU plans to limit trade in Russian diamonds while the G7 is expected to announce an import ban on them from 2024
Belgian PM: Russian diamond ban almost finalized (kyivindependent.com)
Belgium, together with the European Union and Group of 7 (G7) countries, is "very close to finalizing" a system that will ban Russian diamonds from the market, Belgian Prime Minister Alexander de Croo announced on Oct. 11.