Lucapa Diamond Company has recently reported the discovery of two rough diamonds, each weighing over 100 carats, at its Lulo mine in Angola, Diamond World reports.
Within a span of two days, the first diamond, a 162.42-carat type IIa gem, is scheduled to be part of the company’s regular run-of-mine sales later this month. The second, weighing 116.14 carats, will be included in a future tender.
In other mining news, Firestone Diamonds has uncovered a 215-carat rough at its Liqhobong mine in Lesotho. This find stands as the largest high-quality stone ever unearthed at the site. The company has announced its plans to make the diamond available for purchase through a competitive bidding tender process, with scheduled viewings set to take place in Antwerp and Dubai. Firestone currently holds a 75% stake in the Liqhobong mine, while the remaining 25% is owned by the government of Lesotho.
BRON: Israeli Diamond News 13-3-2024
