Brussels, 16/01/2003 (Agence Europe) - Following an in-depth investigation and having heard the evidence from the different parties, the European Commission has, as it expected to do, cleared the De Beers's Supplier of Choice system for the sale of rough diamonds, with the latter agreeing to introduce certain modifications. The investigation began in July 2001, with the Commission warning the South African De Beers company in a statement of objections to the company's request for the...