Found 2,492 carat diamond, the second largest in the world

Rough diamond just found in Botswana

Canadian mining company Lucara Diamond said on August 22 that a 2,492-carat diamond was discovered intact at the Karowe mine in Botswana, becoming the second largest diamond in the world .

In a statement, the company said it was "one of the largest rough diamonds ever excavated," according to CNN. The diamond was discovered and extracted using MDR X-ray transmission technology, which is designed to "identify and preserve large, high-value diamonds."

"We are extremely pleased to have found this exceptional 2,492-carat diamond," said William Lamb, president and CEO of Lucara Diamond.

Rough diamonds are often graded for quality based on color, clarity, size, and shape. 2,492 carats weigh 498.4 grams.

Before the discovery, the second largest diamond ever found was the Lesedi La Rona, weighing 1,109 carats, which was found by Lucara Diamond at the Karowe mine in 2015. The diamond was sold to jewelry company Graff for $53 million in 2017.

A Lucara Diamond spokesman said the company had found six of the top 10 diamonds ever discovered. The spokesman said the latest diamond would be evaluated in the coming weeks.

The diamond is expected to be presented to Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi next week, Reuters reported.

Botswana is the world's largest diamond producer by value. Last month, Botswana proposed a law requiring mining companies to sell 24 percent of their shares in mines to local investors after they are granted a license, unless the government exercises its right to buy back the shares.

The largest diamond ever found was the 3,106-carat Cullinan diamond found in the Transvaal (now South Africa) in 1905. It was cut into several smaller stones, some of which are set in the British crown.

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