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RAPAPORT... Lucapa Diamond Company Ltd. recovered a 32.20-carat, D, type IIa rough diamond from the Lulo concession in Angola. The diamond was produced from bulk sampling and is the largest recovered by Lucapa through its new dense media separation (DM5) plant, which was commissioned in November. The company described the diamond as irregular, dodecahedral and of exceptional color and clarity. Lucapa also believes the stone could be flawless but it will require thorough testing to confirm. Miles Kennedy, the company's managing director, said, "We are continuing to recover large, rare type IIa diamonds from multiple and widespread pits within our 3,000 square kilometer Lulo project and are confident of finding the kimberlite pipe or pipes, that are the source of these magnificent diamonds."
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