Lucara revenues jump to P2.8bn
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Diamond dreams: Karowe has earned a reputation for hosting some of the world's largest and most striking diamonds PIC: LUCARADIAMOND.COM
According to the financials shared with investors recently, the Canadian firm sold a total of 399,215 carats last year, with the revenues received including a $44 million payment for the 1,080-carat Eva Star diamond and 549-carat Sethunya diamond.
Directors said in 2024, all key operational and financial metrics from Lucara’s revised guidance were achieved, with a new production record of 2.9 million tonnes of ore processed set during the year. Commenting on the performance, Lucara CEO and president, William Lamb, described 2024 as “another great year for Lucara,” noting the recovery of the 2,488-carat Motswedi, the largest diamond to be recovered in the last century, followed by the recovery of the remarkable 1,094 carat Seriti.
As the Botswana National Front (BNF) discusses a policy to place suitably qualified members in strategic positions, the guiding consideration should remain whether an individual is the best person to serve the country. There is nothing wrong with qualified party members applying for public positions. Political affiliation should neither disqualify a capable candidate nor give them an advantage over others. Every Motswana deserves a fair...