Location | Botswana |
Ownership | 100% - Lucara Botswana (Pty) Ltd. |
Royalty | 10% |
Type | Hard rock. Open pit. Mine plan to depth of 324 m. |
Status | Mine development and production |
Resources and Reserves | See Link |
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 |
2024 Capital Program | In 2024, capital costs for the underground expansion are expected to be up to $100 million. As at March 31, 2024, capital expenditures of $332.5 million had been incurred and further capital commitments of $64.4 million had been made. Sustaining capital is expected to be up to $10 million for the year. |
2024 Outlook – Total operating cash costs per tonne processed (Estimate) | $28.50 to $33.50 |
2024 Outlook – 2024 Diamonds Recovered (Estimate) | 345,000 carats to 375,000 carats |
2024 Outlook – 2024 Diamond Revenue (Estimate) | $220 million to $250 million |
Diamonds | Large high value diamonds including exceptional stones |
Diamond Sales | 1. Regular tenders of diamonds less than 8,000 carats held quarterly |
Annual Information Form (AIF) | Project Description and Geological Information AIF |
Underground Expansion Program | 1. Link to the 2023 Karowe Mine Underground Feasibility Study Technical Report Botswana |
Cautionary and Forward Looking Information |