Lucara Diamond Corp. has announced the discovery of a remarkable 2,492-carat diamond from its Karowe Diamond Mine in Botswana, marking it as one of the largest rough diamonds ever found.
This impressive find was made using the company’s Mega Diamond Recovery (MDR) X-ray Transmission (XRT) technology, which has been in use since 2017 to improve the detection and preservation of large diamonds.
William Lamb, Lucara’s President and CEO, expressed enthusiasm about the discovery, noting it highlights both the potential of the Karowe Mine and the effectiveness of their advanced technology.
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The diamond was extracted from EM/PK(S) kimberlite ore, which the company plans to target in its upcoming underground mining operations.
This discovery adds to Karowe’s legacy, following notable finds like the 1,758-carat Sewelô and the 1,109-carat Lesedi La Rona.
In response to this significant find, the Office of the President of Botswana has scheduled a special media event for today.
His Excellency Dr. Mokgweetsi E.K. Masisi, President of Botswana, will view the diamond, which is the largest ever recovered in the country and ranks as the second largest globally.
The ceremony will take place at 2:00 PM at the Office of the President in Gaborone. Media representatives are requested to arrive by 1:00 PM to ensure seating before the event begins.
