Is diamond found in Papua New Guinea?

Yes, diamond has been found in Papua New Guinea. The country is known to have significant deposits of diamonds, particularly in the alluvial gravels of the Bulolo and Kikori rivers in the Morobe Province. Small-scale alluvial mining operations are carried out in these areas, and diamonds are recovered using traditional panning and dredging methods. In recent years, exploration activities by larger mining companies have also been conducted in search of potential kimberlite pipes, which are the primary sources of diamonds.