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South Africa: Unidentified stones spark hopes of a diamond rush | |
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Thousands of treasure seekers have flocked to KwaHlathi village in South Africa, believing the area could contain diamonds. | Thousands of treasure seekers have flocked to KwaHlathi village in South Africa, believing the area could contain diamonds. |
It comes after a man in dug up a crystal-like stone in an open field and put out word of the discovery. | |
The stone's haven't been analysed by geological experts yet, and authorities have asked people on site to leave so that a proper investigation can be carried out. | |
The provincial government also shared a video of the area on twitter, expressing concern over what it has called a "diamond rush." They tweeted that they had "noted with concern, the reports of illegal mining activity taking place at KwaHlathi outside Ladysmith." |