Lucara Diamond recovers exceptional 1,094-carat stone, strengthening Karowe Mine’s legacy

Not even a month after they made the news with the second largest diamond in the world, Lucara Diamond announced the recovery of an extraordinary 1,094 carat rough diamond from its Karowe Mine in Botswana. Lucara can confirm that this stone will be polished by HB Antwerp, much like a similar one recovered by them in August 2023.

This marks the sixth +1000 carat stone recovered by the company. The size and quality of this diamond highlight the unique characteristics of the Karowe ore body and reinforce Lucara’s position as a leading producer of large, high-quality diamonds.

William Lamb, the President and CEO of Lucara, says the recovery is exceptional and a testament to Karowe’s potential and confirms their investment in the underground expansion project. The aim is for them to extend the life of the Karowe Mine beyond 2040.

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