1.   But Britain, where De Beers holds its stockpile, has itself done little.

2.   Previously shipments were irregular and the traders and roasters held larger stockpiles.

3.   The February survey showed many investors plan to hold their stockpiles of marks well below levels deemed neutral by J.P. Morgan.

4.   The March survey showed many investors continue to hold their stockpiles of marks well below levels deemed neutral by J.P. Morgan.

5.   Analysts had expected inventories to rise only slightly as businesses hold stockpiles at lower levels after sales slumped earlier in the year.