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One of the biggest diamonds in history found in Africa

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Published Mon, Jan 15, 2018 · 09:50 PM

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    ONE of the biggest diamonds in history has been discovered in the mountainous kingdom of Lesotho in southern Africa.

    Mining company Gem Diamonds Ltd found the 910-carat stone, about the size of two golf balls, at its Letseng mine in the country.

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