Storm Mountain Diamonds (Pty) Ltd ('SMD') operates a kimberlite diamond mine at Kao, Lesotho.
The kimberlite pipe is the largest in Lesotho and the fourth largest in Southern Africa. SMD is jointly owned by Namakwa Diamonds Limited and the Lesotho Government.
We employ 700 + people and have contributed M700 million to government fiscus through taxes.
28 March 2022
18 November 2021
September 2021
On 24 September 2021, 21 Students graduated from the SMD sponsored Ntlafatso Skills Training Centre in Mohale’s Hoek. Nine students were awarded diplomas in Cooking and Catering and twelve students graduated in Plumbing. The event was graced by the Hon Minister of Labour and Employment Mr. Moshe Leoma, PS Mr. Matela Thabane and other dignitaries.