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The article discusses the decline of natural diamond mining in Sierra Leone, largely due to the rise of lab-grown diamonds which are cheaper, ethically produced, and environmentally controversial. The closure of the country's largest mine has led to increased informal mining efforts and economic hardship in the region. While initiatives like De Beers' Gemfair aim to improve transparency and support local miners, the global market for lab-grown diamonds continues to grow, significantly impacting natural diamond prices and local communities.
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