Definition
The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) is an international agreement established in 2003 to prevent the trade in conflict diamonds. Participating countries must certify that diamond exports are conflict-free, with shipments accompanied by Kimberley Process certificates.
Corridor Context
Angola and the DRC are both Kimberley Process participants. Angola's Catoca and Lulo diamond operations are KP-compliant. The DRC's artisanal diamond sector faces greater compliance challenges. The Kimberley Process has been criticised for its narrow definition of conflict diamonds and is undergoing reform discussions to address broader human rights concerns in diamond mining.
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Source Pack
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- Kimberley Process
- De Beers reports and policies
- Gemfields responsible mining
- World Bank Data
- EITI country data
- USGS Mineral Commodity Summaries 2026
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