Two 50+ ct stones recovered at the Lulo project


Figure 1
57.76 ct type ii diamond recovered from Mining Block 8

Lucapa Diamond Company Ltd. (ASX:LOM) announced the recovery of two 50+ ct diamonds in the Lulo diamond project. The press release highlights:

  • Diamonds weighing 57.76 carats and 50.08 carats among 10 more large special diamonds (>10.8 carats each) recovered from Mining Block 8 at Lulo
  • A total of 24 large special diamonds recovered to date from Mining Block 8
  • Large diamonds being recovered from Mining Block 8 at an exceptional rate, with 22 specials recovered since 10 August 2015
  • Extensive pitting and sampling program underway to expand this prolific alluvial diamond field
  • Significant coarse indicator minerals recovered from Mining Block 8 continue to point to a close kimberlite source.

The press release gives no details on recovered grades, diamond price curves or about the smaller diamonds recovered. You may obtain the full press release here.

Figure 2
Type II diamonds (left): 57.76 ct, 17.97 ct and 12.99 ct. Type I diamonds (right): 50.08 ct, 18.83 ct, 13.83 ct and 11.12 ct. All diamonds from Mining Block 8.


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Luís Chambel

Exploration & Research Mining Engineer, MSc Engineering Geology, MBA, PhD European Engineer -EUR ING; Euro Geologist - EURO GEOL

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