Why does Danny give Solomon the diamond?
Before dying from his wound, Danny gives the diamond to Solomon and he calls Maddy (Jennifer Connelly) and tells her to help Solomon and to write a good article on the blood diamonds situation. Solomon sells the diamond to the company in exchange for his family to be taken out of the refugee camp.
What are the issues with blood diamonds?
The tragic result is bloodshed, loss of life, and shocking human rights abuses – from rape to the use of child soldiers. Diamonds that fuel civil wars are often called “blood” or “conflict” diamonds. Although many diamond-fueled wars have now ended, conflict diamonds remain a serious problem.
Where do the best quality diamonds come from?
Top five diamond mining countries in the world
- Russia. Home to arguably the richest and largest diamond resources in the world, Russia tops the list with more than 12 open-pit mines.
- Botswana. Africa’s top diamond producer, Botswana sits second in this global list.
- Democratic Republic of Congo.
- Australia.
- Canada.
Where is the De Beers diamond mine?
The Gahcho Kué Mine, a remote fly-in/fly-out location 280km northeast of Yellowknife, De Beers’ third diamond mine in Canada, is in the Northwest Territories.
What do people in Africa use diamonds for?
In particular, diamonds in West Africa have been used for the last 30 or so years to fund rebel groups and their desire to take control of their nations by violence and intimidation. In such conflicted regions of the world, diamonds lose their connotation of beauty and elegance and are in stead stained with blood.
What is illegal diamond trade?
Known as blood diamonds or conflict diamonds, these gems are mined and exported illegally from certain parts of Africa by corrupt groups bent on funding bloody rebel conflicts and civil wars. First, only a small percentage of the world’s diamonds are known still to come from these particular regions of Africa.