A monumental discovery has been made in Botswana, where a 2,492-carat diamond, believed to be the world’s second-largest, was unearthed at the Karowe mine.
The find was announced by Lucara Diamond, the Canadian company that owns the mine, and marks one of the most significant diamond discoveries in over a century.
This remarkable diamond is the largest to be found since the 3,106-carat Cullinan diamond, which was discovered in South Africa in 1905.
The Botswana government and Lucara Diamond have celebrated this discovery as a testament to the nation’s leadership in the global diamond industry.
William Lamb, CEO of Lucara Diamond, expressed his excitement over the find, stating, “We are ecstatic about the recovery of this extraordinary 2,492-carat diamond. This discovery underscores the effectiveness of our innovative approach to diamond recovery and solidifies Karowe’s reputation as a world-class diamond mine.”
The diamond, detected using Lucara’s state-of-the-art Mega Diamond Recovery X-ray technology, is a significant addition to Karowe’s legacy of producing some of the world’s largest and most valuable diamonds, including the 1,758-carat Sewelo and the 1,109-carat Lesedi La Rona.
While the exact value of the diamond has not been disclosed, estimates suggest it could be worth over $40 million. This discovery not only highlights Botswana’s rich natural resources but also its continued rise as a leader in diamond production.
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