A 2,492-carat diamond has been discovered at a mine in Botswana, one of the world’s largest diamond-producing countries.
Gatekeepers News reports that the diamond was discovered at Karowe mine owned by Canadian firm Lucara Diamond, about 500 km north of Botswana’s capital, Gaborone.
This marks the world’s second-largest discovery, coming after a 3,106-carat Cullinan diamond found in South Africa in 1905.
According to Botswana’s government; the diamond is the largest ever discovered in southern African state.
William Lamb, president and CEO of Lucara, said in a statement to BBC “We are ecstatic about the recovery of this extraordinary 2,492-carat diamond.”
“This find not only showcases the remarkable potential of our Karowe Mine but also upholds our strategic investment in cutting-edge [X-ray transmission] technology.”
