Botswana President Mokgweetsi Masisi has unveiled the world's second largest rough diamond, a 2,492-carat stone, discovered at the Karowe mine by Canadian company Lucara Diamond. The find highlights the importance of mining to Botswana's economy, despite the current challenges in the diamond market. Using innovative Mega Diamond Recovery technology, the gem was extracted without damage, cementing Botswana's position on the world stage. Source: Africa News Agency
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