UPDATE - Diamondcorp unearths largest diamond yet from undeground drive at Lace
The 19.83 carat diamond was found during the current push to develop the high grade Upper K4 (UK4) block, where full mining is expected in the second half of the year.
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The 19.83 carat diamond was found during the current push to develop the high grade Upper K4 (UK4) block, where full mining is expected in the second half of the year.
The latest auction of lower quality rubies from Gemfields' 76%-owned Montezpuez asset generated an overwhelming response.
“We have renewed confidence in the open pit and future mine plan,” the Numis analyst said after a return visit to Kagem, the world’s largest emerald mine.
Orders at the luxury jeweller rose by 64% and Gemfields chief executive Ian Harebottle, said it had received an “overwhelmingly positive” response to its new products.
Tongo has a net present value on current estimates on US$75mln assuming an average 120cpht and US$270/ct price.
US$20mln in funding to be sought from non-dilutive project debt structures as company readies licence application and new mine plan.
Construction for Stornoway Diamond's (TSE:SWY) Renard mine in Quebec remains on track and on budget for initial production in the second half of 2016.
Due diligence is being carried out on the kimberlite resource at the mine, with the appeal being the possibility of substantial scale economies from ownership of two mines, said Paragon