Lucara Recovers 472 Carat Diamond

Monday, April 16, 2018

Lucara Diamond Company has recovered a 472 carat, top light brown gem diamond that is the third largest ever from its 100% owned Karowe Diamond Mine.

The new discovery follows the world’s second largest gem quality diamond found at the same mine two years ago. The 1,111-carat stone was recovered from its Karowe mine, about 500 km north of the capital, Gaborone. The stone is also the sixth largest gem quality diamonds ever mined.

According to the Global Mining Observer, Lucara Diamond Company insured the 1,109 carat diamond for $120 million (P1.3 billion)

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Lucara Recovers 472 Carat Diamond

Lucara Diamond Company has recovered a 472 carat, top light brown gem diamond that is the third largest ever from its 100% owned Karowe Diamond Mine.

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