The 2,492-carat diamond unearthed in Botswana is the second-largest diamond in the world and the largest ever found in Africa, highlighting the country's rich mineral resources.
Canadian mining company Lucara Diamond describes the newly discovered gemstone as 'exceptional' and 'high-quality,' attributing its find to advanced X-ray technology that has been in use since 2017.
William Lamb, president of Lucara, expressed his company's excitement about the diamond's discovery, calling it an 'extraordinary' stone and emphasizing the achievement of retrieving it intact.
The Botswanan government declared the diamond 'precious' and arranged a viewing ceremony led by President Mokgweetsi Masisi, marking a significant national event in the country.
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