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Firestone recovers three large diamonds

Firestone Diamonds (AIM:FDI) has recovered a 72-carat yellow, makeable diamond from its Liqhobong mine in Lesotho, the second stone above 70ct to be found this year.
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The 72 carat yellow, makeable diamond recovered from Firestone's Liqhobong mine in Lesotho

Staff reporter

The diamond was recovered with a 22ct makeable white stone, and an 11ct fancy light-pink stone.

Firestone said it would sell the diamonds in May at the next tender.

CEO Paul Bosma said the company had a good weekend, with the recovery of three large stones from within the northern, lower-grade part of the pit.

"These recoveries will certainly assist in supporting the average value of the next sale in May," he said.

In February, Firestone recovered a 70ct white, makeable stone in the same part of the pit, which was sold in its March tender.

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