"@bananasluggy, I don't think de Beers can manage to manipulate public oppinion that much. They rather influence legislation that makes mining and trading diamonds more difficult."
- Mineral Sourcing
"I'm not sure whether they can manipulate the public that much. I'd rather look at trade restrictions like the Kimberley process that may pitch up prices."
- Mineral Sourcing
"... Don't forget that one major problem is *internal* corruption. The minerals industry does however provide millions of people with jobs as well."
- Mineral Sourcing