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MONROVIA – A survey conducted by Green Advocates International has revealed that Mining Communities in Liberia are not benefiting from the extraction of natural resources in their communities.Report by Francis G. Boayue, francis.boayue@frontpageafric
(iStock) In December, alluvial diamond producers wrote to the Mineral Resources and Energy Minister Gwede Mantashe, calling for growth-stimulating policy adjustments to support emerging alluvial diamond miners. Mantashe is yet to respond to the issue raised by a body which represents 130 junior diamond miners. Industry representatives say without conducive policy framework, the sector faces a slow death. SA alluvial diamond miners want government to support them and help "level" the playing field, instead of applying a blanket approach to minerals policy. As one of the ...