| Company | Lucara Diamond Corp. |
| Date | 2018 |
| Region | Botswana |
| Commodities | Diamonds |
| Status | Operating |
Executive Summary
The 2018 Resource Update for the Karowe Mine, contributed by Lucara Diamond Corp., outlines significant process upgrades to the mineral processing plant. Phase 3 upgrades were completed and operational since Q3 2017, focusing on XRT circuits to treat specific material fractions prior to milling. These enhancements aim to protect large diamond recovery and reduce the risk of diamond damage while managing harder kimberlite ore.
The processing strategy involves an XRT circuit treating 50 to 125 mm material and another for the 4 to 8 mm fraction, which was previously sent to Dense Media Separation (DMS). This shift reduces the load on the DMS circuit to accommodate higher yield material expected in future operations.
Operational targets include maintaining Overall Plant Utilisation (OPU) at 85% of design tonnage throughput. Once process enhancements are fully optimised, maintenance requirements for the newly commissioned sections will be reviewed to minimise unplanned stoppages and ensure a suitable base for treating future resources.
Reports
Website: https://lucaradiamond.com/operations/karowe-mine/reserves-and-resources/
Report Date: 2018
Region: Botswana
Project Status: Operating
Commodity: Diamonds
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