On 23 August 2024, Lucarana Diamond Corp, a Canadian company, made a groundbreaking discovery at their Karowe mine in Botswana. The company unearthed a diamond weighing an astonishing 2,492 carats, making it the largest diamond ever found in Botswana and the second largest in history since the Cullinan Diamond in 1905.
The president of Botswana, Mokgweetsi Masisi, proudly presented the fist-sized stone during a viewing ceremony held on Thursday. This remarkable find underscores Botswana’s prominence in the global diamond industry and highlights the significant contributions of Lucarana Diamond Corp to the sector.
The discovery of this diamond at the Karowe mine is a testament to the advanced mining techniques and persistent efforts of Lucarana Diamond Corp. The Karowe mine has been a significant source of high-quality diamonds, and this latest find further cements its reputation as a premier mining site.
President Mokgweetsi Masisi’s involvement in the viewing ceremony signifies the national importance of this discovery. His presentation of the diamond not only showcases the stone’s impressive size and quality but also emphasizes the economic and cultural value such discoveries bring to Botswana.