On August 21st, the Canadian diamond firm Lucara Diamond announced the recovery of a 2,492-carat diamond from its Karowe Diamond Mine in Botswana. This discovery emphasizes Karowe’s reputation, adding to an impressive list of previous finds, including the 1,758-carat Sewelô and the 1,109-carat Lesedi La Rona.
This is the biggest unearthing since the 3,106-carat Cullinan diamond found in South Africa in 1905. The Cullinan was cut into nine separate stones, some of which are part of the British Crown Jewels.
“We are ecstatic about the recovery of this extraordinary 2,492-carat diamond. This find not only showcases the remarkable potential of our Karowe Mine but also upholds our strategic investment in cutting-edge XRT technology. The ability to recover such a massive, high-quality stone intact demonstrates the effectiveness of our approach to diamond recovery and our commitment to maximising value for our shareholders and stakeholders,” said Lucara head William Lamb. The finding was detected and recovered by the company’s Mega Diamond Recovery (“MDR”) X-ray Transmission (“XRT”) technology, which was installed in 2017. The purpose of this installation is to identify and preserve large, high-value diamonds.
Mr. Lamb added, “This discovery reinforces Karowe’s position as a truly world-class diamond mine and highlights the continued success of our operational and underground development strategy.”
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