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Lucara awards last major Karowe underground contract

Surface infrastructure at the Karowe mine

Surface infrastructure at the Karowe mine

2nd December 2025

By: Creamer Media Reporter

     

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Canada-headquartered Lucara Diamond Corporation has awarded a lateral development contract for its Karowe underground project (UGP), in Botswana, to Group R Mining and Exploration Botswana.

The contract includes all underground lateral development from the production and ventilation shafts to the orebody, including construction of the extraction level, underground crushing chamber, fine ore bins, pump stations with associated vertical dams, drilling horizons, workshop facilities and all connecting infrastructure required to advance development toward the kimberlite.

"We are pleased to announce the award of this critical contract to Group R, marking an important milestone in the continued development of our underground project. The award of the last major contract for the UGP reflects our commitment to maintaining momentum on the project and delivering the project safely, responsibly and in accordance with our schedule.

"We are confident that Group R's expertise and proven record will support our vision for a world-class underground mine," comments Lucara president and CEO William Lamb.

"We are honoured to partner with Lucara on this crucial phase of the Karowe UGP. Our team is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of safety, quality and operational excellence as we collaborate to open the next chapter of this world-class asset.

"We look forward to using our expertise and contributing to the long-term success of the mine and the communities it benefits," adds Group R CEO Hannes van Staden.

Group R is expected to mobilise to site in the second quarter of 2026, with lateral development work to start in July 2026.

Recruitment and work permits would start in early 2026, with a focus on local employment.

Lucara has initiated detailed engineering of the lateral development portion of the UGP and is finalising an updated life-of-mine plan based on the results of the simulation work.

 

 

Edited by Chanel de Bruyn
Creamer Media Online Managing Editor

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