Botswana Discovers World’s Second-Largest Diamond Using X-Ray Technology

A groundbreaking discovery has been made in the heart of Botswana’s diamond-rich landscape. Canadian mining company Lucara Diamond Corp has unearthed a massive 2,492-carat diamond, the second largest ever discovered in the world.

The extraordinary stone was found using advanced X-ray technology at the Karowe Diamond Mine in northeastern Botswana. It is surpassed only by the Cullinan Diamond, a 3,016-carat gem discovered in South Africa in 1905.

President Mokgweetsi Masisi of Botswana was shown the diamond, which is approximately the size of a human palm. The discovery has garnered international attention, with experts praising the technological advancements that made it possible.

Tobias Kormind, managing director of Europe’s largest online diamond jeweller, 77 Diamonds, highlighted the significance of this find, stating that it is a result of newer technologies that enable the extraction of larger diamonds without breakage. He predicted that more such discoveries may be made in the future.

Botswana, already a leading diamond producer, has further solidified its position in the global diamond market with this exceptional find. The diamond industry plays a crucial role in the country’s economy, contributing significantly to its GDP and exports.