Lucara adopts AI to boost Karowe's security

Naseem Lahri. PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE
Naseem Lahri. PIC: KENNEDY RAMOKONE

Lucara Diamond has introduced Artificial Intelligence (AI) and machine-learning to safeguard the precious stones being produced at Karowe Mine, the Boteti operation that frequently digs up some of the world’s largest diamonds.

Since its commissioning in 2012, Karowe has produced world famous diamonds such as Lesedi la Rona, the second biggest diamond ever discovered and Constellation, the highest selling rough diamond ever.

Earlier this year, Karowe also produced the Sewelo diamond, a near gem quality stone and one of the largest ever recovered in history.

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