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: Winter Olympics, Thai Campaign Rally, and Coal Mine ExplosionFeb 06, 2026DeSantis Wants AI GuardrailsFeb 05, 2026Day in Photos: Attack in Nigeria, JD Vance Arrives in Milan, and Maori WarriorsFeb 05, 2026International Religious Freedom Summit 2026Feb 05, 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.