Economic Recession Bites Diamonds
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Channel: Voice of America · 2009 · News & Politics
Diamonds may be forever, but they are not immune to the global economic downturn. A slump in diamond sales has led to the biggest reduction in diamond mining in recent history. And that could mean fewer jobs in Africa if the global economy doesn't pick up. Jennifer Glasse reports from London.