Diamond mining company Lucara Diamond Corp. has discovered a 2,492-carat diamond from its Karowe mine in northeastern Botswana. The stone is the second largest rough diamond ever discovered.
The diamond, which is still being evaluated, was identified using Lucara’s Mega Diamond Recovery X-ray Transmission (XRT) technology.
“This find not only showcases the remarkable potential of our Karowe mine, but also upholds our strategic investment in cutting edge XRT technology,” stated Lucara Diamond Corp. President and CEO William Lamb, adding, “This discovery reinforces Karowe’s position as a truly world-class diamond mine and highlights the continued success of our operational and underground development strategy.”
The discovery follows other significant finds at the Karowe mine, which include the 1,758-carat Sewelo and the 1,109-carat Lesedi La Rona diamonds.
