Govt forced to cut diamond royalties

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The Lesotho government has reduced diamond royalties payable by Letšeng Diamonds Mine from 10 percent to between 3 percent and 6 percent, citing the impact of Middle East conflict on fuel prices and global diamond market decline. Letšeng is now the only operational diamond mine in Lesotho, with three other major mines suspended due to high operating costs and weak market conditions.


Source: Lesotho Times

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