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Over a hundred workers in limbo after Firestone Diamonds’ Botswana mine surprise closure

Cecilia Jamasmie | February 29, 2012 | 5:59 pm Africa Europe Diamond 

The future of about 160 workers at BK11 diamond mine in Botswana is in the balance after UK-based owner, Firestone Diamonds (LON:FDI), suspended operations yesterday. In a statement, the company said that it has put BK11 on care and maintenance...

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