Lucara Diamond has recovered a Type IIa, 336-carat diamond from its Karowe Mine in Botswana.
The discovery joins that of three other exceptional diamonds found at the same mine: a 184-carat stone, a 94-carat stone, and an 86-carat stone. A 12-carat pale pink diamond has also been recovered, the colour of which has yet to be determined.
“The ongoing recovery of large exceptional diamonds from the Karowe Mine continues to support the resource estimates,” said Lucara president and chief executive officer (CEO) William Lamb. “This resource has consistently produced significant value for the company and its shareholders. The ongoing recovery of high-value stones sets Lucara apart from most other diamond producers.”
Over the past three years, Lucara has recovered 216 diamonds that have sold for more than $250,000 each. Twelve of these diamonds topped more than $5 million each.
