Optimism over Botswana, De Beers deal:
Botswana, the world's second largest diamond producer after Russia, and De Beers have concluded talks to establish a ...
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Key FactsMassive Rough Diamond Discovered in Botswana
Aug 22, 2024 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
Summary created with AI assistance · Source: spiegel.de
- A 2492-carat rough diamond has been discovered in Botswana, potentially the second-largest ever found.
- The diamond was unearthed by Lucara Diamond Corp. in the Karowe mine and weighs approximately half a kilogram.
- The public will be able to view the stone at the residence of the President of Botswana, while diamond trading constitutes 30% of the country's GDP.
- New technologies used in the mine facilitate the discovery of larger diamonds, suggesting further finds may be forthcoming.
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