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BOTSWANA - DIAMANT
August 22, 2024: The second-largest diamond ever found has been unearthed in Botswana...The 2,492-carat gem was found in the Karowe Diamond Mine by miners from the Lucara Corporation. ..This beast of a gemstone was identified and retrieved using the Company’s advanced Mega Diamond Recovery (MDR) X-ray Transmission (XRT) technology. ..Installed in 2017, this technology is specifically designed to detect and preserve large, high-value diamonds...William Lamb, President and CEO of Lucara, said: ''We are thrilled by the recovery of this extraordinary 2,492-carat diamond. This discovery not only highlights the incredible potential of our Karowe Mine but also validates our strategic investment in cutting-edge XRT technology. The ability to recover such a massive, high-quality stone intact is a testament to the effectiveness of our diamond recovery approach and our commitment to maximising value for our shareholders and stakeholders.''.Lamb continued, ''This discovery reinforces Karowe's position as a truly world-class diamond mine and underscores the continued success of our operational and underground development strategy.''.Botswana’s diamond industry plays a vital role in the country’s socio-economic development, making it one of the wealthiest in Africa - with its government using the riches provided to give its citizens education and healthcare...Where: Karowe, Botswana.When: 22 Aug 2024.Credit: Lucara Diamond Corp/Cover Images..**EDITORIAL USE ONLY. MATERIALS ONLY TO BE USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH EDITORIAL STORY. THE USE OF THESE MATERIALS FOR ADVERTISING, MARKETING OR ANY OTHER COMMERCIAL PURPOSE IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED. MATERIAL COPYRIGHT REMAINS WITH STATED SUPPLIER. (Credit Image: © Hand-Out/Cover Images via ZUMA Press)
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Karowe, Botswana |
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ZUMA Press/Hepta |
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23 August 2024 |
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