Diamond Miners Took Strain in Recession: CEO

South African-based miner Namakwa Diamonds reported a full-year loss as the global recession forced the company to shut down some mines temporarily in the first half of the year. "It has most probably been one of the trickiest years for the diamond industry," CEO Nico Kruger said.

CNBC | October 29, 2009

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