Ever seen a $40 million diamond? 💎 Botswana just found one. In a breathtaking discovery, a 2,492-carat diamond — the second-largest ever recorded — has been unearthed in Botswana. Roughly the size of a clenched fist and weighing nearly half a kilogram, this extraordinary gem was discovered at the Karowe Mine, operated by Lucara Diamond Corp. The price tag hasn’t been confirmed yet, but here’s a clue: in 2017, a 1,109-carat diamond from the same mine sold for $53 million. Experts are already sug

As Botswana’s diamond industry continues to evolve, so too must the systems that safeguard it. 𝐑𝐢𝐬𝐤 𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐫 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐲, 𝘿𝙯𝙞𝙡𝙖𝙣𝙞 𝘼𝙗𝙚𝙡, reflected on how Lucara Botswana is strengthening its approach to risk and protection during this period of transition. He noted that effective security is not achieved through one measure alone, but through benchmarking against the best practices worldwide, from stakeholder engagement and rigorous audits under ISO standards, to fu

In recent months, Botswana’s diamond industry has faced significant challenges, with a 49% drop in July exports due to weak global demand and an oversupply in the market. The Okavango Diamond Company (ODC) has canceled its November and December sales to avoid substantial losses, following similar actions by De Beers. Adding to the pressure, the growing popularity of lab-grown diamonds in key markets like China and the U.S. threatens to disrupt natural diamond sales. | Duma FM

Botswana Highlights Diamond Expertise in New York Display, Advancing Resource Partnerships Amid U.S. Trade Shifts New York, November 27, 2025—Botswana's Ministry of Minerals and Energy has introduced a notable holiday light installation at Saks Fifth Avenue, showcasing the nation's diamond output with projections incorporating rare Botswana blue diamonds. The display, activated today on Manhattan's Fifth Avenue, draws from the country's position as a primary natural diamond supplier, accounting