Strong third-quarter sales make up for lower grades at Firestone’s Liqhobong

The most valuable stone recovered to date at Aim-listed Firestone Diamonds’ Liqhobong mine, in Lesotho, was sold in March, along with a number of other high-value diamonds.

The company’s sales for the third financial quarter, ended March 31, included the record 70 ct white diamond and a 46 ct white diamond, while the company reported signs of recovery in prices realised for the smaller, lower-value goods.