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Koidu

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Koidu

Mining town in the region of Yengema, eastern Sierra Leone, 300 km/186 mi east of Freetown in ; population (2001 est) 109,900. Much of Sierra Leone's wealth of diamonds is mined from alluvial deposits in the area. Civil unrest since the 1990s has not affected the mining activity. Cassava and kola nuts are grown locally.
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The drop is attributed to the inability of major exporters to do business especially Koidu Holdings," Sierra Leone's biggest exporter which ceased operations for seven months due to an industrial strike, the ministry said.
Sierra Leone report 31 percent drop in diamond exports by AFP / AFP Global Edition
He accuses the Chiefs of using severe pressure and even threats to force him to sign a document which effectively gave Koidu Holdings control over Monkey Hill.
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I decided to come to Koidu so that I can earn some money.
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