Biggest diamond in a century uncovered using X-rays

New Atlas - Fri 23 Aug 24

The second largest diamond in the world has been discovered in Botswana. Canadian mining company Lucara Diamond used an advanced X-ray scanner to find a 2,492-carat diamond from its Karowe Diamond ...

World's second largest diamond found in Botswana

Phys.org - Fri 23 Aug 24

A massive 2,492-carat diamond—the second largest in the world—has been discovered in Botswana, the Canadian mining company that found the stone announced Thursday.

World's Second Largest Diamond Found In Botswana, International Business Times - Thu 22 Aug 24

2,492-carat: World’s second-largest diamond discovered in Botswana mine

Interesting Engineering - Thu 22 Aug 24

World's second-largest diamond found in Botswana, Earth.com - Wed 28 Aug 24
Fountains of diamonds erupt from volcanoes when Earth's continents shift, Earth.com - Wed 28 Aug 24
A 2,492 Carat Diamond Found in Botswana, Africa; The Largest in Over a Century, Techtimes - Fri 23 Aug 24
World’s Second Biggest Diamond Found In Botswana Mine, IFLScience - Thu 22 Aug 24

Largest Diamond Since 1905 Unearthed by Miners in Botswana

Smithsonian Magazine - Fri 23 Aug 24

Volcanic eruptions long ago brought the 2,492-carat diamond—the latest in a string of stunning discoveries over the last decade—to the surface

Massive 2,492-Carat Diamond Unearthed in Botswana, Second Largest in History

ZME Science - Fri 23 Aug 24

This unbelievably large diamond barely fits in your palm.

Miners unearth second biggest diamond ever with 2,492-carat stone worth tens of millions found using X-ray technology in Botswana

Daily Mail - Thu 22 Aug 24

The gem, uncovered by Canadian mining firm Lucara, is the largest diamond seen in the last 120 years since the discovery of the world-famous Cullinan Diamond.