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Botswana’s discovery: World’s 2nd largest diamond found

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Massive 2,492-Carat Diamond Discovered in Botswana

A Canadian mining company has announced the discovery of a massive 2,492-carat diamond in Botswana, making it the second largest diamond in the world. The diamond was found in the Karowe Diamond Mine in northeastern Botswana using x-ray detection technology.

Although the value and quality of the diamond have not been disclosed, pictures released by the company show that the stone is as large as the palm of a hand. This extraordinary find is one of the largest rough diamonds ever unearthed and was detected using advanced technology installed in 2017.

Botswana’s President is set to view the diamond, emphasizing the country’s significance as one of the world’s largest producers of diamonds. The discovery showcases the potential for more groundbreaking finds in the future, thanks to advancements in technology that allow for the extraction of larger diamonds without breaking them.

This remarkable discovery follows previous impressive finds by Lucara in Botswana, solidifying the country’s reputation as a major player in the global diamond industry.

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