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Tanzanian miner earns millions after finding a second huge Tanzanite

A 52-year-old Tanzanian small-scale miner, who became an overnight millionaire in June for selling two pieces of rare gemstones, has found another gem that’s valued for 4.7 billion Tanzania Shillings (Sh216 million).

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