RAPAPORT… Alrosa has unearthed a rough stone weighing nearly 200
carats from its Udachnaya pipe, its largest in more than two years, the company
said Tuesday.
The 191.46-carat stone, which is white with a slight
yellowish tinge, was found earlier this month at the asset’s N12 processing plant. The Russia-based miner last found a comparably sized diamond two and a half years ago, it said.
“Such large, gem-quality discoveries, weighing more than 100
carats, confirm that there are many unique precious minerals in the reserves of
the Udachnaya kimberlite pipe,” said Evgeny Agureev, director of Alrosa’s
United Selling Organization.
Image: The 191.46-carat diamond. (Alrosa)
Alrosa Finds Its Largest Diamond in 2.5 Years
The Bottom Line
- Alrosa discovered a 191.46-carat rough diamond at its Udachnaya pipe, the largest find since 2021.
- The diamond is white with a slight yellowish tint and was extracted at the N12 processing plant earlier this month.
- Alrosa highlights that such large, gem-quality stones confirm significant reserves remain in the Udachnaya kimberlite pipe.
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