Let??eng yielded record number of 100-ct-plus diamonds this year

The Letšeng mine in Lesotho has produced a 101 ct diamond, bringing the total recoveries to a record 14 diamonds of more than 100 ct during the year, London-listed Gem Diamonds reported on Wednesday.

Besides the 101 ct diamond, the miner also extracted a 71 ct white Type IIa diamond.

Letšeng is the highest dollar per carat kimberlite mine in the world.