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Gem Diamonds Recovers 169 carater! 4th 100+ This Year!

London-listed GemDiamondshas recovered a 169.15 ct Type IIa white diamond from the Letšeng mine, in Lesotho. The find marks the fourth diamond greater than 100 ct that Gem has recovered in the year-to-date!

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A 169.15ct Type II White diamond, recovered at Letšeng Diamond Mine on 18 April 2024.

The prior recoveries include a 113 ct white Type IIa diamond, a 295 ct white Type IIa diamond, and a 139 ct Boart diamond.

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A high quality 295 carat white Type II diamond, recovered at Letšeng on 8 January 2024.
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A low quality 139ct Boart diamond recovered at Letšeng on 17 February 2024.

Gem Diamonds is a leading global producer of high value diamonds. The Company owns 70% of the Letšeng mine in Lesotho. The Letšeng mine is famous for the production of large, exceptional white diamonds, making it the highest dollar per carat kimberlite diamond mine in the world. www.gemdiamonds.com

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A high quality 113ct White Type II diamond recovered at Letšeng on 17 February 2024.
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