A LOCAL mining company led by Prime Minister Thomas Thabane's son, Potlako, is in the final stages of prospecting for gems and expects to begin full scale diamond mining operations at Ha Mosuoe, Quthing, before the end of the year.
Diamond mining in the country is currently dominated by foreign firms with government retaining a minority shareholding in the mining ventures.
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