<h5>A sparkling diamond found!</h5><p>Diamonds are the world’s most precious stones, and finding one is like discovering a hidden treasure.</p><p>Recently, a 2,492-carat diamond was unearthed in the Karowe mine in Botswana, making it the second-largest diamond ever found.</p><p>The only diamond bigger than this was found in 1905 in South Africa, the 3,106-carat Cullinan diamond, which was cut into nine stones, many now in the British Crown Jewels.</p><p>This discovery by Lucara Diamond has grabbed everyone’s attention, highlighting Botswana’s significant role in the diamond industry. Read to find out how they found this sparkling rock!</p><div class="raw-html-embed"><figure> <video width="100%" controls=""> <source src="https://firebasestorage.googleapis.com/v0/b/newsahoot.appspot.com/o/the-mega-diamond-discovery-in-botswana%2FDiamond.mp4?alt=media&amp;token=82d7b78f-09ad-456f-8e86-b4856da13104" type="video/mp4"> </video> <figcaption>Botswana president's reaction after seeing the diamond. Video by Historic Vids.</figcaption> </figure></div><h5>The land of diamonds: Botswana’s glittering reputation</h5><p>Botswana, a southern African nation, is one of the world’s leading diamond producers, accounting for 20% of global diamond production.</p><p>The Karowe mine, owned by Lucara Diamond, has been at the centre of several major discoveries, including the 1,758-carat Sewelô diamond and the 1,109-carat Lesedi La Rona diamond.</p><p>The discovery of the 2,492-carat diamond further cements Botswana’s position as a global leader in diamond mining.</p><h5>The technology behind the discovery.</h5><p>The diamond was found using Lucara’s Mega Diamond Recovery X-ray technology, in operation since 2017.</p><p>This advanced technology allows miners to detect and recover large diamonds without damaging them during the ore-crushing process. The 2,492-carat diamond proves how innovative technology is driving the diamond industry forward.</p><h5>What’s next for this enormous diamond?</h5><p>The diamond’s future is still being decided. The experts will assess its quality and determine its value, possibly exceeding $40 million.</p><p>The stone may be sold to a high-end jeweller or luxury brand, following in the footsteps of previous Karowe diamonds.</p><p>This discovery also brings attention to Botswana’s diamond industry, where the government is considering new laws to ensure more of the diamond wealth benefits local businesses and communities.</p>

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