Firestone Diamonds Finds 110 Carat Light Yellow Stone At Liqhobong

(IDEX Online) – Firestone Diamonds plc, the AIM-quoted diamond mining company, is pleased to announce the recovery of its largest diamond to date, a 110 carat gem-quality light yellow diamond, during the ramp up phase at its Liqhobong diamond mine.

The company believes this diamond recovery confirms the significant larger stones potential that exists at Lighobong.

Stuart Brown, Chief Executive Officer of Firestone, commented: "The 110 carat gem-quality light yellow diamond recovered during Liqhobong's ramp-up phase is a very exciting and encouraging accomplishment. It confirms our long held belief that Liqhobong has large stone potential and I hope this is the first of many to come."

Firestone is an international diamond mining company with operations focused on Lesotho. Firestone is currently in the process of commencing commercial production at the Liqhobong diamond mine. Liqhobong is owned 75 percent by Firestone and 25 percent by the government of Lesotho.