The value of diamonds was hyped up by the Rhodes family. De Beers Mining Company’s position in this industry can be said to be overwhelming. If Russian diamonds want to enter the international market, it really depends on Stoudemire’s face.
Without all the artificial halos, diamonds themselves are stones. This thing can be artificially synthesized in the future, which proves that diamonds have no irreplaceable properties.
The Rhodes family has the ability to drive up the price of diamonds, and it also has the ability to drive down the price of diamonds.
Of course, Stoudemire will not do this until the last step. After all, Stoudemire does not want to give up the profits of the diamond.
This is also the reason why Stoudemire came to the Russians to discuss cooperation.
The largest diamond mine in Kimberley was closed in 1914, so De Beers Mining Company has been resting on its laurels over the years, and the diamonds it sells are all accumulated in the past.
There will always be a day when you rest on your laurels, but if there is a supplement from the Mir Mine, then the glory of the diamond industry can still be maintained——
Until artificial diamonds appeared.
But that's not Stoudemire's trouble.
"The Kimberley diamond mines had been closed in 1914, and the De Beers Mining Company had lost the ability to lead the industry." Molotov was stern but was not as determined as he appeared.
What do Russians lack most right now?
money!
Russia does not lack people, territory, or resources. The only thing it lacks is money.
Countries that are qualified to bargain with Russia have no shortage of people, land, or resources, so the Mir Mine is of extraordinary significance to Russia.
During the World War, the Western Allies gave Russia a large amount of aid, equivalent to about 20 billion U.S. dollars.
This was 20 billion in 1945, equivalent to half a year's GDP of Russia before the outbreak of the world war.
After the end of World War I, Russia refused to repay its loans to Britain and was ostracized by the international community, failing to even join the League of Nations.
This time the bearded man not only wants to actively integrate into the international community, but also tries to compete for leadership, so he must set an example and it is impossible to default on his debts.
Not only do you not default on your debt, you also have to pay interest.
The diamonds from the Mir Mine are at least enough to provide interest.
"The largest mine in Kimberley started mining in 1870 and closed in 1914. How many diamonds do you think the De Beers Mining Company hoarded during these more than 40 years?" Alvin laughed. The working class really didn't know enough about assets.
class.
Do diamonds have to be sold after they are dug out?
Of course not. In 1870, diamonds could not be sold at high prices, so the De Beers Mining Company hoarded a large amount of diamonds, slowly raised the price of diamonds through speculation, and then gradually put them into the market to maximize profits.
This process may take decades, from Cecil Rhodes Sr. to Stoudemire's generation before it can be realized.
However, in the context of the Western thinking of "three generations to cultivate a nobleman", it only takes a few decades.
Today's Russia was founded in 1922.
Molotov was born in 1890.
When Cecil Rhodes Sr. dug diamonds in Kimberley, Molotov and the Russia he was loyal to did not yet exist.
Thinking of the long history of these capital families, Molotov felt helpless.
De Beers Mining Company has already broken through the diamond industry and has branched out in gold, jewelry, steel, special metals, petroleum and other industries, with branches all over the world. The wealth accumulated by the Rhodes family over the past few decades can be
To describe it as being as wealthy as a country.
Apart from anything else, Russia may not necessarily have as much cash as the Rhodes family can get now.
Not necessarily, but definitely.
Russia, which had just finished the World War, had an empty national treasury that could be described as a horse race. Otherwise, the Russian army would not have been able to carry away the German iron pots when they fought.
"Although the largest mine in Kimberley has been closed, De Beers Mining Company still has 11 diamond mines being mined around the world. The locations have been identified, but the mines have not yet been developed. I am afraid that only Lord Rhodesia himself has
Do you know how many there are?" Alvin continued to increase the pressure, bullying the Russians for their lack of knowledge.
Russia has been blocked by the international community since its founding. Mainstream countries such as southern Africa, the United Kingdom, and the United States have only established diplomatic relations in recent years, and their understanding of the outside world is very limited.
Alvin is not exaggerating. De Beers Mining Company does have a lot of diamond mines, including several in the Congo.
"Are you threatening me?" Molotov couldn't reason with Alvin, so he found another way.
"I'm just telling you the most basic fact. If you want to enter an industry, you must maintain the most basic respect for the predecessors in the industry." Alvin was noncommittal. If you think it is a threat, then it is a threat.
Negotiations don't always involve both soft and hard tactics. If you don't have a trump card in your hand, then just wait to be eaten alive.
"This is a shameful monopoly of yours -" Molotov said righteously, and Alvin frowned.
If you do business, just do business. What value is there?
"Does Russia have a free economy?" Alvin beat the snake to find out.
If what De Beers Mining Company is doing is considered a monopoly, what about Russia’s state monopoly model?
"Okay, tell me your suggestions -" Molotov suddenly leaned back in his chair and smiled, no longer as tense as before.
That's right.
Alvin was stunned for a moment, then quickly responded: "You are responsible for mining, De Beers Mining Company is responsible for sales, and profit sharing."
The People's Commissar of Foreign Affairs lives up to his reputation, and his speed of changing his face is even more skillful than that of Yang Shimozi, the old foreign minister.
So all the posturing just now is just to strive for a better distribution plan in the subsequent negotiations.
"What's the distribution ratio?" It was probably the first time for Molotov to discuss business with someone so willingly.
A large number of provisional governments in Russia and Eastern Europe are half-forced and half-assisted, and that's just whatever Molotov says.
When dealing with southern Africa, Molotov lost his psychological advantage and became mentally weaker when facing his creditors.
"Three-seven." The ratio proposed by Alvin made Molotov overjoyed.
In Molotov's vision, Russia could get half of the profits, which would have exceeded the task assigned by the bearded man.
"You three -" Alvin smiled meaningfully, what were he thinking, he had everything in his dream.
"Impossible!" Molotov clapped his arms and stood up.
De Beers Mining Company is not the federal government of Southern Africa.
If Alvin represents the federal government of Southern Africa, then Molotov might consider it.
De Beers is a commercial organization, and Molotov is willing to negotiate. It is already a great honor, and only giving 30% is almost an insult to Russia.
"The biggest cost component of diamond sales is not the diamond itself, but the cost incurred during the sales process." Alvin was also helpless. Talking about business with officials was troublesome. Just say what you want without beating around the bush.
"If it's only 30%, then we can organize the sales ourselves." Molotov returned to the original point.
"If you sell it yourself, then I can guarantee you won't make even a penny." Alvin knew too well the shortcomings of the country's business practices.
When the federal government of Southern Africa invests, why does it involve private capital? The root cause is that the efficiency of private capital far exceeds that of the state.
Industry leaders who have the ability to stand out from the close combat of countless companies are all talented people.
Officials also need to compete, but the competition standards are different. Those who are suitable for being an official may not necessarily be suitable for business, so it is better to let professionals do what they are good at, and the federal government will contribute part of the money and wait for dividends.
Of course, you can't ignore it, otherwise you will lose everything. Strict financial supervision is essential.
If Russia wants to compete internationally, it will face a situation worse than that of southern Africa. It is not an exaggeration to describe it as internal and external troubles.
"This is our business and you don't need to care about it." Molotov said harshly and rang the bell to ask someone to see the guest off.
Alvin was not in a hurry and did not forget to say goodbye to Molotov when he left. Negotiations of this scale could not be completed in a day or two.
If you want to gain a more favorable position in negotiations, off-the-shelf tactics are essential.
The next day's "The Times" reported in an astonishing tone the news of the discovery of a giant diamond mine in the Congo.
The Times quoted information from unidentified sources as saying that the diamond mine discovered in Congo may have estimated reserves of 100 million carats, which if fully mined would be enough to meet the world's needs for a hundred years.
As soon as this news came out, diamond prices in major cities such as Paris and London fell.
In particular, the price of large colored diamonds, which were regarded as jewels by jewelers in the past, has dropped by as much as 30%.
The diamond mines discovered in Congo are mainly composed of large colored diamonds.
Although the reserves of Mir Mine are very rich, they are mainly composed of broken diamonds.
"This must be a conspiracy by the southern Africans. They want to put more pressure on us." Molotov made the immediate judgment and dismissed it.
"What is the truth, you will know after you try it." Molotov's assistant Petrovich was also very interested in the news.
Then give it a try.
The eastern section of the Champs Elysées in Paris is the most prosperous commercial street in the world, and Interno will definitely not be absent. It has the largest flagship store in Europe.
The charm of Paris is indeed amazing. The world war is not over yet. Paris has regained its vitality at an amazing speed and is better than ever.
July is the height of summer, and women dig out the beautiful dresses that have been hiding in the closet for four years and can’t wait to take to the streets, as if they want to make up for all the lost four years, exuding alluring charm unscrupulously.
The world is developing too fast. The skirts from four years ago are out of date, the colors are not bright enough, and the styles are not novel enough. The summer clothes that Yin Tenuo put on the shelves early have aroused a fanatical pursuit among women. From the beginning of the year to now, Yin Tenuo has
The Tenno store was packed with people.
Women cannot go shopping without their wallets. Inteno has thoughtfully prepared a rest area for men. Gentlemen who go shopping with their wives can taste the free coffee in the rest area, read the latest newspapers and magazines, and communicate with their wives by the way.
Our experience of shopping.
Of course, if men are interested, they can also go to the men's merchandise area and you might be surprised.
Adams, who works at the Industrial Commission, had just received his salary yesterday, and his wife couldn't wait to ask Adams to take leave to go shopping with her.
The Adamses had a very good relationship. During the four years after the fall of Paris, the Adamses depended on each other. Madam never made excessive demands. When they shared a piece of black bread, Mrs. Adams did not leave Adams.
With a lady like this, what could a man ask for? So while Mrs. Adams was trying it on, Adams came to the jewelry store and wanted to buy a necklace for his wife.
Mrs. Adams used to have a lot of jewelry, but during the fall of Paris, due to the pressure of life, Mrs. Adams sold all her jewelry, which made Adams feel guilty about his wife.
Adams did not dare to look at the expensive diamond necklace, but fell in love with a thin gold necklace.
The key to life is to live within one's means. When the Adamses got married, Adams bought a diamond ring worth 6,000 francs for his wife. Then at the most difficult time in life, when Mrs. Adams sold the ring, the businessman was only willing to pay 300 francs.
.
300 francs is one-twentieth of 6,000 francs.
Taking into account the soaring prices during the World War, the price of diamonds not only did not rise but fell wildly, which was really unacceptable to Adams.
The businessman's reasons are also very good.
300 francs is just the price of a gold ring.
As for the diamond that Mrs. Adams had high hopes for, it was worthless.
The businessman even said generously: If you are reluctant, you can keep the diamond and I will still give you 300 francs.
From then on, any news about diamonds was regarded by Adams as a hoax.
"Sir, the price of diamonds has dropped a lot recently. This 5-carat pink diamond used to cost 20,000 francs, but now it only costs 8,000. You can take it home." The lady at the jewelry counter was selling hard.
Adams was dismissive.
diamond!
Still pink diamond!
After Adams sold the wedding ring for 300 francs, he gained some knowledge about diamonds. Then Adams had some basic concepts about grams, purity, and color K.
Now even if a ten-carat diamond is placed in front of Adams, Adams will not be tempted.
Adams is not tempted, but someone else is.
"Can I see this ring?" The Russian French, which seemed to be carrying the cold air of Siberia, attracted Adams's side eyes.
There are so many fools these days!
There are so many rich people.
The counter girl took out the diamond ring from the counter with a smile on her face and placed it in front of the bearded Russian.
The small ring, placed in the palm of the Russian's hand, immediately went down a notch.
Have you ever seen someone with hairy palms?
"It's too small. Is there a bigger one?" The wealthy Russian was not very satisfied with the ring.
Don't think that Russians are all poor. Before Tsarist Russia was destroyed, many members of the Russian royal family lived in Paris all year round.
Not only Russia, Paris attracted wealth from almost all the world at that time, which gave Paris its status in the international community.
