Lucara Diamond
Lucara Diamond Corp. (TSX: LUC) is a diamond exploration and mining company, operating in southern Africa[1][2] but established in Canada.[3]
In March 2011, Lucara was reported to be discussing a merger with Gem Diamonds.[4]
Operations
- Lucara owned a 40% share of the AK6 kimberlite project in Botswana. In October 2010, Lucara bought African Diamonds, giving it a 100% share in the mine.[5] The mine has an estimated $2.2Bn of diamonds.[6] AK6 is in the Orapa/Letlhakane district.[7]
- Mothae diamond project in Lesotho: Kimberlite processing began in June 2010;[8] a 53.5 carat diamond has already been discovered.[9]
- Kavango project in Namibia[10]
- Planned mines, and applications for mining licenses, in Zimbabwe, Cameroon, and Botswana.[11]
People
The president and COO of Lucara is William Lamb; in 2009, Eira Thomas joined the board.[12] The VP of development is Tony George.[13]
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