LSE-listed Gem Diamonds’ Letšeng mine, in Lesotho, delivered satisfactory operational results in the six months ended June 30, notwithstanding a 30-day shutdown imposed in the country.
In fact, the frequency of large diamonds recovered improved in all size categories greater than 10.8 ct compared with the six months ended June 30, 2019.
The company recovered seven diamonds larger than 100 ct in the reporting period, compared with three diamonds larger than 100 ct recovered in the prior comparable period.
Overall, Gem recovered 43 275 ct in the six months under review, compared with 56 668 ct recovered in the prior corresponding six months.