Digging Deeper for DiamondsSavePrintEpoch Times Staff3/29/2014|Updated: 7/18/2015Sierra Leone is named for its hills but known worldwide for its diamonds—but to find more of the precious stone miners are having to dig deeper and use more sophisticated techniques.We had a problem loading this article. Please enable javascript or use a different browser. If the issue persists, please visit our help center.Share this articleLeave a commentEpoch Times StaffAuthorAuthor’s Selected ArticlesDay in Photos: Royal Air Force Exercise, Fire in Courchevel, and Retromobile ShowJan 28, 2026DHS Reforms in Focus Ahead of Shutdown DeadlineJan 28, 2026Day in Photos: Flood in England, Tsunami Museum, and Ice in the Hudson RiverJan 27, 2026CCP PurgesJan 27, 2026Related Topicsdiamondsminersdiggingsophisticated
Digging Deeper for Diamonds
Sierra Leone is named for its hills but known worldwide for its diamonds—but to find more of the precious stone miners are having to dig deeper and use more sophisticated techniques.