Lighobong diamond mine
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Country | Lesotho |
| Production | |
| Products | diamond |
The Lighobong mine is one of the largest diamond mines in Lesotho and in the world.[1] The mine is located in the northern part of the country near the Maloti Mountains.[1] The mine has estimated reserves of 19 million carats of diamonds and an annual production capacity of 1 million carats.[1]
References
- 1 2 3 "Mineral Industry of Lesotho and Swaziland" (PDF). minerals.usgs.gov. 2010. Retrieved 2013-06-25.
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