A Tanzanian small-scale miner, who became an overnight millionaire in June for selling two rough Tanzanite stones valued at $3.4m (£2.6m), has sold another gem for $2m.
The third discovery by Saniniu Laizerweighed 6.3kg (14lb).
Tanzanite is only found in northern Tanzania and is used to make ornaments.
It is one of the rarest gemstones on Earth, and one local geologist estimates its supply may be entirely depleted within the next 20 years.
The precious stone’s appeal lies in its variety of hues, including green, red, purple and blue.
Its value is determined by rarity – the finer the colour or clarity, the higher the price.
Mr Lazier urged his fellow small-scale miners to work with the government, saying that his experience was a good example.
“Selling to the government means there are no shortcuts… they are transparent,” he said in his remarks at a ceremony in the northern Mirerani mine.
Artisanal miners often complain about late payments of their royalties by mine owners, the BBC’s Aboubakar Famau reports from the capital, Dodoma.
After his June sale of two rocks weighing 9.2kg and 5.8kg, Mr Laizer – a father of more than 30 children – told the BBC that he would hold a party.
But on Monday he said the money will be used to build a school and a health facility in his community in Simanjiro district in northern Manyara region.
He told the BBC two months ago that the windfall would not change his lifestyle, and that he planned to continue looking after his 2,000 cows, adding that he did not need to take any extra precautions despite his new-found riches.
Some small-scale miners like Mr Laizer acquire government licences to prospect for Tanzanite, but illegal mining is prevalent especially near mines owned by big companies.
News Credit: BBC

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U can harder than everybody but still not make it, pray for grace my G.

Mr Lazier reply my message on 2go pls. I need to tell u something.

Wetin concern me sef

Juliusmomoh:
Wetin concern me sef

Learn from this man. Go and hustle and work hard. Don't say wetin concern me,

Akinola100:
Learn from this man. Go and hustle and work hard. Don't say wetin concern me,

Noted

The comments above said it all

Come on, this news has been around for ages now... Since the early parts of the previous week at worst.

It's old.

mansakhalifa:
Come on, this news has been around for ages now... Since the early parts of the previous week at worst.

It's old.

Kindly check the date this news was posted