Billionaire Leviev Said to Strike Angolan Diamonds Deal
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Billionaire Lev Leviev struck a deal with Angola allowing him to charge more for diamonds he mines in the country, according to people with knowledge of the agreement.
The Israeli real-estate magnate will be able to sell gems from his Luminas mine on world markets instead of at a discount to specified Chinese and Dubai traders, said the people, who asked not to be identified as the accord isn’t public.