KAO Mine Fancy Pink Diamonds

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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.

  • SMD’s success is one of the unique memoirs in the history of diamond mining in Lesotho Our success is one of the unique memoirs in the history of diamond mining in Lesotho
  • The largest kimberlite pipe in Lesotho The largest kimberlite pipe in Lesotho and fourth largest in Southern Africa
  • Situated in beautiful Butha Buthe Lesotho Situated in the beautiful Butha Buthe District, Kingdom of Lesotho
  • Engaging, Collaborating & Supporting our community Engaging, collaborating & supporting our community
  • Our pink diamonds have made history Our Kao mine has become a primary producer of fancy pink diamonds

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September 2021

Ntlafatso Skills Training Centre Graduation Ceremony

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.

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Lesotho Chamber of Mines Logo Namakwa Diamonds is the parent company of Storm Mountain Diamonds Lesotho Chamber of Mines Bonus Group GIA