A significant discovery has been made in Botswana with the unearthing of a 2,492-carat diamond

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This remarkable gem was extracted from the Karowe Diamond Mine by the Canadian mining company Lucara Diamond Corp.

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The find was announced on August 22, 2024, and is notable for being the largest diamond discovered in over a century

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The diamond was found at the Karowe Diamond Mine in northeastern Botswana.

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Botswana's President Mokgweetsi Masisi expressed excitement over the discovery

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historic Cullinan diamond, which weighed 3,106 carats and was found in South Africa in 1905

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This diamond discovery not only marks a milestone in Botswana's mining history but also has the potential to influence the global diamond market

The Diamond of a Lifetime: Botswana's 2,492-Carat Treasure Revealed

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