Giant diamond auction fails as Sierra Leone rejects $7.8 million offer - GuardianTV

Giant diamond auction fails as Sierra Leone rejects $7.8 million offer

9:53 AM, May 12, 2017
Abiodun Ogundairo
Africa, News

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The Sierra Leone government rejects a bid of $7.8 million for a 709-carat diamond.

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