The Australian Lucapa Diamond Company Limited and its partners at the Lulo Alluvial Mine, Endiama and Rosas & Petalas, announced on May 28th, 2024 the recovery of an impressive 195 carat Type IIa diamond from their operations in Angola. This remarkable find is notable for being the sixth largest diamond ever recovered from the Lulo mine and the 44th diamond over 100 carats discovered there since mining commenced in 2015.
The 195 carat diamond is also the fourth diamond over 100 carats to be recovered from Lulo in 2024 alone, highlighting the ongoing success and productivity of the mine. The discovery of a Type IIa diamond is particularly noteworthy, as these diamonds are known for their exceptional quality and rarity.
The recent recovery further cements Lulo’s reputation as a source of some of the world’s most significant diamonds, confirming the potential for future large discoveries.
