RAPAPORT… Firestone Diamonds has unearthed a 70-carat white rough stone from
its Liqhobong mine in Lesotho.
“The 70-carat stone was recovered in the northern, low-grade
part of the pit, where the bulk of our mining will take place in the coming
months,” Firestone CEO Paul Bosma said Tuesday.
The stone — which was removed undamaged — follows the miner’s
discovery of a 46-carat white diamond in December. That stone sold for more
than $1 million, Firestone noted.
The company will offer the 70-carat diamond at its next tender, which
will take place in March.
Image: The 70-carat rough diamond. (Firestone Diamonds)
Firestone Recovers 70ct. Rough
The Bottom Line
- Firestone Diamonds extracted a 70-carat white rough diamond from the northern, low-grade section of the Liqhobong mine.
- The 70-carat stone was recovered undamaged and will be offered at Firestone's next tender in March.
- This discovery follows a 46-carat white diamond found in December that sold for over $1 million.
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