Tourism,transport and agriculture are all being championed as a way for Botswana to outlive when its diamond mines are eventually emptied“They’ve found a monster, they’ve found a monster!” was the cry that rang out around Karowe diamond mine in Botswana’s central Boteti region in November.
The “monster” was a 1111-carat stone, or the moment largest gem diamond ever found,and its discovery was a spectacular coup for Karowe’s Canadian owner Lucara. Some reports suggest it could fetch more than $100m (£70m).
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Source: theguardian.com