Day: June 20, 2013

Mining company in South Africa finds rare blue diamond

BBC NEWS AFRICA | April 18, 2013 A rare blue diamond has been unearthed at a mine in South Africa. (Image above: The company said it was unusual for such a diamond to go on sale) The 25.5-carat stone was recovered by Petra Diamonds at its Cullinan mine and is expected to bring large profits.