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Mine in Botswana Discovers World's Second-Largest 2,492-Сarat Diamond

Mine in Botswana Discovers World's Second-Largest 2,492-Сarat Diamond

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The Cullinan Diamond, the largest 3,106-carat gem discovered in South Africa in 1905, was cut into several polished gems, including the Great Star of Africa... 22.08.2024, Sputnik Africa

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An "epic" 2,492-carat diamond has been unearthed at the Karowe mine in Botswana, operated by Lucara Diamond Corp., the miner said on Tuesday.While the quality of the diamond has yet to be fully assessed, the sheer size of the stone is a major triumph for Lucara. The discovery was made possible by advanced x-ray technology at Karowe, which can detect and recover massive gems intact, a significant challenge in the industry.Although Africa remains the leader in the weight of diamonds found, in 2023, Russia led in production volumes, accounting for 37.3 million carats, or 33.5% of the global output, based on Sputnik calculations from Kimberley Process data. For the first time since 2019, Russia also surpassed Botswana in the value of diamonds produced.

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