Firestone to Commence Mining Operations in Botswana

Firestone Diamonds said it will commence commercial mining operations on its B/K11 kimberlite project near Letlhakane Village in Botswana, with production likely to begin by mid 2010 and full production by the end of 2010. Firestone Diamonds chief

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