Lucara Diamond owns the Karowe Mine in Botswana, an open pit mine that produces large, high-quality diamonds. The mine has an expected life through 2026 from open pit mining and potential to extend to 2040 through underground mining. In 2022, Lucara expects to process between 300,000 to 340,000 carats of diamonds from the Karowe Mine and generate $195-$225 million in revenue.
Lucara Diamond owns the Karowe Mine in Botswana, an open pit mine that produces large, high-quality diamonds. The mine has an expected life through 2026 from open pit mining and potential to extend to 2040 through underground mining. In 2022, Lucara expects to process between 300,000 to 340,000 carats of diamonds from the Karowe Mine and generate $195-$225 million in revenue.
Lucara Diamond owns the Karowe Mine in Botswana, an open pit mine that produces large, high-quality diamonds. The mine has an expected life through 2026 from open pit mining and potential to extend to 2040 through underground mining. In 2022, Lucara expects to process between 300,000 to 340,000 carats of diamonds from the Karowe Mine and generate $195-$225 million in revenue.
Lucara Diamond owns the Karowe Mine in Botswana, an open pit mine that produces large, high-quality diamonds. The mine has an expected life through 2026 from open pit mining and potential to extend to 2040 through underground mining. In 2022, Lucara expects to process between 300,000 to 340,000 carats of diamonds from the Karowe Mine and generate $195-$225 million in revenue.
Type Hard rock. Open pit. Mine plan to depth of 324 m.
Status Mine development and production
Resources See Link
and Reserves
Mine Life Open pit operations to 2026 with further
underground potential to 2040. Mining License in respect of the Karowe Mine has been approved by the Botswana Government to 2046. Throughput 2.5 - 2.8 mtpa
2022 Capital In 2022, capital costs for the underground
Program expansion are expected to be up to $110 million and will focus on the commencement of main shaft sinking activities, the commissioning of the bulk power supply 132 kV line and substations and detailed engineering for the underground development. Sustaining capital and project expenditures are expected to be up to $17 million with a focus on completion of a community sports facility, dewatering activities and an expansion of the tailings storage facility.
Operating $29.50 -$33.50 per tonne processed
Costs (Estimate)
2022 300,000-340,000 carats per year
Diamonds Recovered (Estimate)
2022 $195-$225 million (updated from guidance
Diamond released in Nov. 2021) Revenue (Estimate)
Diamonds Large high value diamonds including exceptional
stones Diamond 1. Regular tenders of diamonds less than 10.8 Sales carats held quarterly 2. Sales of diamonds in excess of 10.8 carats through HB Antwerp Supply Agreement 3. Regular sales through Clara
Annual Project Description and Geological Information
Information AIF Form (AIF)
Underground 1. Link to the 2019 Karowe Mine Underground
Expansion Feasibility Study Technical Report Botswana Program 2. Link to the 3D Model
Cautionary and Forward Looking Information
OPERATIONS Karowe Mine Karowe Overview Lucara Botswana Management Team Reserves and Resources Quarterly Production Stats Underground Technical Report Qualified Person Tailings Management Non Technical E&S Summary Virtual Tour (2017-2018) Exploration Vancouver Corporate Office Suite 502 1250 Homer Street Vancouver, BC Canada V6B 2Y5 T: +1 604 674 0272 E: info@lucaradiamond.com Contact: Investor and Public Relations