It is noted the Minister for Mines from Angola did not attend...

It is noted the Minister for Mines from Angola did not attend the Perth conference. He was supposed to.

Also am I right in that there is general movement against alluvial diamond mining?
is worker exploration an issue. How can that be overcome? Is siffting through mud for so many hours an issue? Are toes and general health a problem. I would have thought there would be many ways of combating these problems. Eg two weeks off every 6 weeks etc, some sort of protective clothing, excellent camp facilities and medical facilities. Not overcrowding. No prostitutes permitted.

Anyway the point is that alluvial diamond mining has concerns from various international bodies and so that is a risk to LOM.

Im still buying. By the way the previous conference speaker was also good. Talking on stablisation clauses in African mining agreements.