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Massive 2,492-Carat Diamond Discovered in Botswana: Second Largest in the World

A remarkable 2,492-carat diamond—the second-largest in the world—has been unearthed in Botswana, according to Canadian mining company Lucara Diamond Corp. The diamond was discovered at the Karowe Diamond Mine in northeastern Botswana, utilizing advanced X-ray technology, as announced in a statement on Thursday. While Lucara has not disclosed the diamond’s market value or quality, it ranks just behind the 3,016-carat…