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Article

12 Mar 2013

Author:
Kerry Hall, Mining.com

Australia calls for inclusion of 'blood diamonds' in UN definition

The Australian government has called for the inclusion of "blood diamonds" into the international definition of conflict diamonds...A foreign affairs department spokesperson said the country has indicated to the Kimberley Process membership that is should consider expanding the definition...Australia suspects diamonds from mines where human rights abuses occur..."blood diamonds"...may have entered its borders for use in jewellery...The Diamond Guild of Australia supported the call for an expanded KP definition and any moves to tighten international regulations saying this would benefit legitimate business.