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Africa-Press – Botswana. <\/strong><\/span>During the three months that ended June 30, 2022, Lucara Diamond Corporation spent $29.1 million (approximately P361 million) on the underground expansion (UGP) of its 100 percent owned Karowe Diamond Mine in Botswana.<\/b><\/p>\n

In its 2022 second quarter (Q2) results released recently, Lucara says the money was used primarily in relation to ongoing construction activities and procurement of long lead items.<\/p>\n

$4bn Additional Revenues<\/b><\/p>\n

The Karowe UGP is expected to extend the mine life to at least 2040, with underground carat production predominantly from the highest value EM\/PK(S) unit and is forecast to contribute approximately $4 billion in additional revenues, using conservative diamond prices.<\/p>\n

The Canadian mining outfit says in the estimated capital cost for the Karowe UGP has increased from $534 million (including contingency) to $547 million to reflect expected pricing changes following execution of the main sink contract.<\/p>\n

\u201cMine ramp-up is expected in Q1 2026 with full production from the Karowe UGP expected in H2 2026,\u201d says the report. \u201cWe are using a combination of cash flow from operations and project debt for the investment in the Karowe UGP, which is fully financed.\u201d<\/p>\n

Lucara says capital costs for the underground expansion are expected to be up to $110 million (about P1.3 billion) in 2022 and will focus on commencement of main shaft sinking activities, commissioning of a bulk power supply 132 kV line and substations and detailed engineering for the underground development.<\/p>\n

\u201cSustaining capital and project expenditures are expected to be up to $17 million with a focus on completion of a community sports facility, dewatering activities and an expansion of the tailings storage facility,\u201d the report says.<\/p>\n

HB Trading BV<\/b><\/p>\n

Revenues from the sale of 66,167 carats recovered from Karowe Mine were $50.0 million (Q2 2021: $45.9 million from the sale of 68,806 carats from Karowe). \u201cThe sales agreement with HB Trading BV (HB) accounted for 65 percent (Q2 2021: 67 percent) of total Karowe revenue recognised in the quarter,\u201d says the company.<\/p>\n

\u201cOperating cash costs of $28.78 per tonne processed (Q2 2021: $27.51 per tonne processed) reflect the impact of higher input costs, partially offset by a comparatively stronger US Dollar. Adjusted EBITDA of $24.4 million increased by 10 percent from $22.2 million for the same period in 2021, attributed primarily to higher revenues.\u201d<\/p>\n

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