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Your question is confusing.

By 'western kimberlite' one can assume that you mean the discovery of kimberlite indicator minerals in 'the west' -- specifically, Canada.

Kimberlite, as an indicator mineral, signals the potential presence of diamond minerals. In the past 20 years, diamond mining in Canada has become an integral, extractive industry -- essentially a new industry. This development has presented significant competition to the DeBeers 'cartel', previously the most significant 'player' in the diamond mining industry -- with primary operations in Africa.

As well, the diamond industry in Australia has become prominent. Depending on your locale, Australia may also be considered west.

Finally, kimberlite has no effect on diamond processing, which occurs after the diamonds are mined. Kimberlite simply indicates where to mine.

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