and 2,492 carats of high-quality diamonds, It occupies almost the entire palm and was recently discovered in a mine in Botswana, a major diamond producer in Africa. The announcement was made by Canadian mining company Lucara Diamond Corp., which operates the Karowe mine in northeastern Botswana, about 430 kilometers from the capital Gaborone.
Record diamond discovery in Botswana
This extraordinary diamond is one of the largest ever found, weighing 2,492 carats and nearly The legendary Cullinan Diamond 3,016.75 carats, discovered in South Africa in 1905. Despite the excitement surrounding the find, Lucara Diamonds has yet to reveal the value of the stone or provide details on its quality.
CEO and President of Lucara, William Lamb, However, he expressed great satisfaction with the recovery of the diamond, calling it “one of the largest rough diamonds ever found”. The discovery was made possible thanks to the giant diamond recovery X-ray technology used by the company, which was able to identify this special gem.
The discovery is a major event for the mining industry in Botswana, one of the world’s leading diamond producers. Botswana already has a history of discovering large diamonds, and this new discovery further solidifies its leadership in the industry.
II The diamond, of extraordinary size and purity, ranks among the largest diamonds ever found. Its intrinsic value and its potential historical and cultural value have aroused great interest. These discoveries not only have significant economic impact, but once the diamonds are cut and processed, they often create extraordinary works of art.
A press release from Lucara Diamonds highlighted how diamond revenues bring “substantial socio-economic benefits” to Botswana. Revenues from mining finance “important sectors such as education and healthcare” and contribute to infrastructure development in the country of 2.6 million inhabitants.
Prior to this discovery, the largest diamond mined in Botswana was a 1,758 carat diamond called Sewelo, which Lucara also discovered in 2019. This new discovery therefore represents an important addition to the country’s mineral heritage, and today’s presentation marks a moment of great national pride.
The official presentation of the 2,492 carat diamond recently discovered in Botswana’s Karowe mine will take place this afternoon in Gaborone. The diamond will be handed over to President Mokgweetsi Masisi during an event scheduled for the afternoon.