One of the largest diamonds ever excavated was recently discovered in Botswana at a mine operated by the Canadian company Lucara Diamond
The discovery of the 2,492-carat diamond marks the world’s second-largest find, over a century since the unearthing of the 3,106-carat diamond in South Africa in 1905.
It was found in a Botswana mine owned by Canadian firm Lucara Diamond.
The 2,492-carat diamond is the world’s second-largest discovery and comes more than a century after a 3,106-carat gem was found in South Africa in 1905. That stone, known as the Cullinan Diamond, was cut into nine large pieces, many of which were incorporated into the British Crown Jewels.
Lucara reported that the diamond was unearthed at the Karowe Diamond Mine in northeastern Botswana, utilizing X-ray technology.
The mining company has not disclosed a value for the newly found stone.