REPORT OF THE TASK TEAM
APPOINTED BY THE MINISTER OF MINERALS AND ENERGY
TO ANALYSE THE MEMORANDA AN EVIDENCE LAID BEFORE
THE COMMISSION OF INQUIRY INTO THE SOUTH AFRICAN DIAMOND INDUSTRY

20 December 1999

 

Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction and Background

Chapter 2: Government Regulation of and Involvement/Inter-Vention in the Diamond Industry in Compliance with the Diamonds Act, 1986 (Act 56 of 1986)

Chapter 3: Government Regulation of and Involvement/ Intervention in the Diamond Industry in Compliance with the Minerals Act, 1991 (Act 50 of 1991), and Related Matters

Chapter 4: The Effectiveness or Otherwise of Illegal Diamond Buying (IDB) Provisions and Related Matters

Chapter 5:  The Supply of Rough and Unpolished Diamonds to the Local Processing Industry

Chapter 6: The Industry’s Contribution to State Revenue, to the Balance of Payments, as well as Job and Wealth Creation

Chapter 7: International Models Relevant to the Local Industry

Chapter 8: The Influence of Foreign Companies and International Diamond Combines on the Supply of Diamonds to the South African Diamond Industry and the Export of Diamonds from South Africa

Chapter 9: Measures to Exploit and Develop South Africa's Diamond Resources in the best interest of the Local Industry

Chapter 10: Measures to Enhance the Competitiveness of the Local Industry

Chapter 11: Any Other Matters Considered Relevant

Chapter 12: Summary and Conclusion