A small-scale miner in Tanzania has become an overnight millionaire after unearthing two of the biggest rough tanzanite gemstones ever found.
A small-scale miner in Tanzania has become an overnight millionaire after unearthing two of the biggest rough tanzanite gemstones ever found.
Tanzania’s government bought the book-sized stones from miner Saniniu Laizer for £2.74 million.
Minerals minister Doto Biteko said the government is buying the rare minerals for preservation.
