Monday, September 22, 2008

Diamond found in Lesotho among largest ever

http://news.yahoo.com/s/afp/20080921/wl_africa_afp/britainlesothominingdiamond_080921145205

Gem Diamonds, a London-listed mining firm, said on Sunday it had recovered a 478 carat diamond from its mine in Lesotho: the 20th-largest rough diamond ever found.
"Preliminary examination of this remarkable diamond indicates that it will yield a record-breaking polished stone of the very best colour and clarity," the company's Chief Executive Clifford Elphick said in a statement.
The diamond, which has not yet been named, has the potential to yield a 150 carat polished stone.

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