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2,492 carats: The weight of a diamond unearthed from a mine in Botswana, which would make it the largest diamond found in more than 100 years. For more information on this and to read the full piece, click below.

2,492 carats: The weight of a diamond unearthed from a mine in Botswana, which would make it the largest diamond found in more than 100 years. For more information on this and to read the full piece, click below.

2,492 carats: The weight of a diamond unearthed from a mine in Botswana, which would make it the largest diamond found in more than 100 years. For more information on this and to read the full piece, click below.

2,492 carats: The weight of a diamond unearthed from a mine in Botswana, which would make it the largest diamond found in more than 100 years. For more information on this and to read the full piece, click below.

Botswana is currently the world's second largest diamond producer. The story of its diamond find is a serendipitous one. Ruled by the British Empire from 1885 to 1966, Botswana was thought to be a backwater with no natural resources and was largely ignored by the British Empire. At its independence in 1966, it was one of the poorest countries in the world, with a per capita income of around US$ 80 a year. A mere year later, however, an enormous diamond kimberlite pipe was discovered in Orapa, a remote region roughly 250 miles from the capital of Gaborone. This kimberlite pipe became the world’s second largest diamond-producing kimberlite pipe and the world’s largest diamond mine by area. The timing of this discovery meant that this new resource could be used for the people of Botswana. With the help of income from diamonds, Botswana quickly rose to become a middle-income country, with funds from diamonds being used to build schools, roads, hospitals. Courtesy: Graff TVD💎: https://lnkd.in/dwCeK4dv

The main mines in Paraiba Brazil have the highest value and the other geological finds include Mozambique and other African states, these gems possess more neon green. Paraiba tourmaline clears up confusion and gives a strong sense of justice. In addition, this healing stone facilitates the making of difficult decisions and thereby promotes life experience. But he can also intensify dreams. PARAIBA TOURMALINE PEAR 1.73CT G276 #paraibatourmaline #gemsinvestment

Nigeria is a dominant force. Located in west Africa, it has diverse geography and abundant natural resources, notably large deposits of petroleum and natural gas. Nigeria is also one of the only nations in west Africa with commercial gemstone deposits including quartz, garnet, aquamarine and tourmaline. In 2001, copper bearing tourmaline from Nigeria appeared in the gem trade. “Neon” blue tourmaline is known as ‘Paraíba’ and is famous for its signature striking hue caused by the trace element copper. The material in Nigeria reportedly originated from a mine in the Edeko area, near Ilorin, southwestern Nigeria. The tourmalines found in the region have a wide range of colours, from light blue, violetish blue, "neon” blue, and bluish green to "emerald" green; these colours are mainly due to variations in the copper and manganese contents. Sometimes, high-copper-bearing Edeko material is referred to as ‘Nigerian type I tourmaline’ and light blue elbaite from Ofiki with less copper is referred to as ‘Nigerian type II tourmaline.’ (GIA) #Nigeria #tourmaline #gemstones Image sources: Dehres - 4.20 carat Oval ‘Paraiba’ Tourmaline from Nigeria surrounded by 0.82 carats Diamonds

The main mines in Paraiba Brazil have the highest value and the other geological finds include Mozambique and other African states, these gems possess more neon green. Paraiba tourmaline clears up confusion and gives a strong sense of justice. In addition, this healing stone facilitates the making of difficult decisions and thereby promotes life experience. But he can also intensify dreams. PARAIBA TOURMALINE PEAR 1.73CT G276 #paraibatourmaline #gemsinvestment

Those are also good landmarks....grain storage is sacrosanct to the viability of grain production in any area.

The expanding footprint of the Martabe goldmine in the last remaining habitat of the Tapanuli orangutan (2007-2024). There is a lot of gold in the world but there is only one place on Earth where the few remaining hundred Tapanuli orangutans occur. Gold deposits and orangutans do not happily coexist. As we speak, the mine expansion continues. How can this be justified apart from the usual perspective of corporate greed? Why is such expansion still financed and why are there no rules in place to ensure that the habitat of a legally "protected" species is indeed protected? https://lnkd.in/etiku-u7