Why does a mine RECOVER a diamond, when it seems that it should be a mine FOUND or DISCOVERED a diamond? I think I can understand not using the word "discover" since it's not a new crystal but why can't we say the mine "found" a diamond crystal? "Recover" gives one the impression that the mine had the diamond, misplaced it and found it again. I've always wonder at the use of the word "recover" but thought it lame to ask. Please assuage my curiosity. Many thanks.