Brazil Minerals mines its largest rough diamond to date

Brazil Minerals, Inc. mined a rough diamond of 4.01 carats, claiming it is the largest of its find to date. This gem has very good appearance and no visible points or inclusions, and thus appears to be able to yield high colour and clarity grades, as per the company. The company intends to cut and polish the diamond before selling it.

Brazil Minerals, Inc. (OTC: BMIX) is a U.S. publicly-traded company with current revenues from sales of rough and polished diamonds, gold, and sand. Brazil Minerals owns 100% of Mineracao Duas Barras Ltda.,a Brazilian producer and seller of polished and rough diamonds, gold bars, and industrial-use sand. MDB operates a fully-operational mining concession with the largest alluvial processing plant for diamonds and gold in Latin America, and has the Brazilian permit to export its production.