Sarin Technologies, the manufacturing of precision technology for the processing, evaluation and measurement of diamonds and gems, says BHP Billiton has adopted the group’s Galaxy 1000 automated internal diamond mapping equipment to help in the sale of rough diamonds to customers.

BHP Billiton will be using the Galaxy service centre in Antwerp, Belgium, to scan large-sized rough diamonds and derive internal inclusion maps will be offered to its customers in the upcoming Spot Market Auctions.