Observed arrival · 2026-08-30
Bloodless Diamonds: Electricity-Only Diamond Mining
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A South African mining operation presents three licensed alluvial diamond and manganese sites, claiming to recover material with electricity rather than chemicals or blasting.
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The homepage maps three named projects in South Africa's Lichtenburg alluvial field, distinguishing producing sites from one listed as in development. Its operating account centers on an electric dredger reaching virgin gravels, with diamonds, manganese, agates, crushed stone, and building sand listed as outputs. The page also states that a 2018 bulk sample recovered about 3,500 carats and sets a target of 500 supported scholars by the end of 2026. These figures and claims are presented by the operation, not independently verified here.
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