Lucara Diamond Corporation has announced the recovery of two significant stones from its Karowe Mine in Botswana, strengthening the site’s reputation as one of the world’s richest diamond sources.
The company revealed that it unearthed a 1,019.85-carat white diamond, classified as non-gem quality, using its advanced Mega Diamond Recovery unit. The technology is designed to locate and extract large rough diamonds without damaging them during the recovery process. This latest find marks the ninth diamond weighing over 1,000 carats recovered from Karowe and the third of that scale discovered in 2025 alone.
Alongside the massive white stone, Lucara also recovered a 37.42-carat pink, type IIa diamond of near-gem quality. Colored diamonds are far rarer than their white counterparts, making the pink diamond a notable addition to Karowe’s history of exceptional finds.
Both stones were recovered from the EM/PK(S) area of the mine, a section known for producing high-value, large rough diamonds. This area is central to Lucara’s current strategy as the company transitions to underground mining to extend the life of Karowe.
Lucara has built a reputation for recovering some of the world’s largest diamonds, including the 1,758-carat Sewelô in 2019 and the 1,109-carat Lesedi La Rona in 2015. The latest recoveries further underscore the consistency of Karowe’s output and its global significance to the diamond industry.
The company continues to target the EM/PK(S) section as it invests in long-term underground operations, which are expected to unlock additional large, high-quality stones. With the latest discoveries, Lucara has reinforced its position as a leading player in the supply of exceptional diamonds to the global market.
