TORONTO, ONTARIO--(Marketwire - May 21, 2008) - Vaaldiam Resources Ltd. (TSX:VAA) is pleased to announce the recovery of a 30.95 carat diamond from its Chapada Mine in Brazil. This remarkable octahedral diamond which is the second largest diamond recovered from the mine is of excellent colour and displays high clarity. The largest diamond ever recovered from the Chapada mine was 33.44 carats. The diamond will be sold at the next sale of run-of-mine production scheduled for June 3rd. A photo of the diamond is available for viewing on the Company's website at
http://www.vaaldiam.com/mining/chapada-pgallery/slide15.html.
The Chapada mine which is 100% owned by Vaaldiam is renowned for the production of high value diamonds. Sales to date have returned an average sales value of US$408 per carat. This compares with the world average price of approximately US$85 per carat.
Ken Johnson, President and C.E.O. of Vaaldiam commented that "we are pleased to have recovered another large, high value diamond at our Chapada Mine. This diamond serves to solidify Chapada's reputation as a producer of large, gem quality diamonds that command premium prices in today's strong diamond market."
About Vaaldiam Resources
With two debt-free alluvial mines in production in Brazil, Vaaldiam is South America's largest diamond producer. Vaaldiam is also currently advancing its Brauna kimberlite project towards a feasibility study to be completed later this year, following completion of the 5,000 tonne bulk sampling program currently underway with the construction of a new diamond recovery plant. Vaaldiam is also developing the Pimenta Bueno and Ariquemes kimberlite properties in the State of Rondonia, and the Catalao kimberlite property in the State of Goias, Brazil. Vaaldiam's strategy is to use any cash flow generated from its alluvial mines to directly fund the exploration and development of its Brazilian kimberlite properties.
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