Historic Diamond Discovery: Largest in Over a Century Unearthed in Botswana

A diamond, the largest discovered in over a century, has been found at a mine in Botswana. On August 22, Botswana's president showcased the 2,492-carat diamond during a viewing ceremony. This gem is the second-largest ever unearthed and the largest since the Cullinan Diamond in 1905. Weighing about half a kilogram, it was first held by President Mokgweetsi Masisi. Officials are not yet able to value or determine the selling strategy for the diamond. In 2016, a smaller diamond from the same mine fetched $63 million, setting a record for a rough gem. Naseem Lahri from Lucara Diamond Corp., the Canadian company that found the diamond, called it a historical find and a testament to Botswana's mining success. Lucara recovered the diamond from the Karowe Mine using advanced X-ray technology. Lucara President and CEO William Lamb expressed enthusiasm over the discovery, noting its significance as the largest diamond found in 119 years and the second-largest ever discovered, after the 3,106-carat Cullinan Diamond from South Africa, which was later cut into gems for the British Crown Jewels. More at:www.ninaworldnews.com.