WDC council meeting witnessed industry leaders taking major decisions. One such decision was expressed by Alrosa’s president Sergey Vybornov that the Russian mining giant was planning to switch from a system of tenders to long-term contracts.%%The decision was taken keeping in mind long term relationship with customers such as practised by De Beers, Rio Tinto and BHP Billiton.%%As per reports, Vybornov alos expressed that in order to develop the long term contract system, a proper infrastructure and an efficient customs clearing service is required besides other things. %%Also, clearing clouds over the much talked about issue of Alrosa going public Vybornov talked on it at length and confirmed the rumours without giving further details.