| Letseng Project |
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Lesotho
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Maseru |
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PRODUCTION
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Latitude / Longitude |
29 S 00 / 28 E 51 |
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| Risk and valuation analysis of the Letseng Project |
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| Title(s) of the Letseng Project |
 | Gem diamonds limited
Owner: 70% |
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| Title | Company Profile | All Projects | Company website | Company project page |
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| Letšeng Diamonds Proprietary Limited is owned 70% by Gem Diamonds and 30% by the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho. |
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| Location of the Letseng Project |
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The Letšeng Diamond Mine, located in the Maluti Mountains, is the highest diamond mine in the world at an average altitude of 3 100m above sea level and is one of the coldest places in Africa.
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| History of the Letseng Project |
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Operated by De Beers between 1977 and 1982, Letšeng was reopened in 2004 and acquired by Gem Diamonds in 2006. Letšeng has an average elevation of 3,100m above sea level, making it the highest diamond mine in the world and produces diamonds which sel more...
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| Geology of the Letseng Project |
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Letšeng Mine consists of two primary vertical kimberlite pipes, together with deposits of alluvial gravels. The two pipes are adjacent with cone-shaped sections and confirmed vertical depths of 495m and 655m, respectively. Recent average grade across more...
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| Production history |
| Metal | 2009 | 2008 | 2007 | 2006 |
| DIAMOND (c) | 90,878 | 101,125 | 73,916 | 54,677 |
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Data last updated on : 12/31/2008
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Disclaimer
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