RAPAPORT… Gem Diamonds has recovered a diamond weighing 161
carats from its Letšeng mine in Lesotho.
The miner found the “high-quality” white, type IIa stone on
October 28, it said. Including this rough, Gem Diamonds has retrieved five white stones over 100 carats this year. It also produced a further three of that size in other colors.
In 2018, the mine, known for its large, high-quality stones,
yielded 15 diamonds over 100 carats.
Image: The 161-carat diamond. (Gem Diamonds)
Letšeng Yields 161ct. Rough
The Bottom Line
- Gem Diamonds found a 161-carat white, type IIa diamond at Letšeng on October 28.
- This marks the fifth white diamond over 100 carats recovered by the company in 2023.
- Letšeng also produced three additional diamonds over 100 carats in other colors this year.
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