Conflict Minerals: DeBeers Blockchain Pilot Adds World’s Second Largest Diamond Manufacturer

Oct 31, 2018 | Cryptocurrency News
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Alrosa, the world’s second largest diamond maker has announced that it is joining  Tracr, the blockchain-based end-to-end diamond tracing solution developed by South African diamond behemoth De Beers Group for the purpose of ensuring that conflict diamonds do not enter its supply chain. In a statement published on its website on October 29, the Russian company revealed that it is joining the project because it supports the goal of protecting consumers and ensuring the integrity of the authenticity of their diamonds.