Mining

One of the largest rough diamonds in recorded history, a 2,492 carat stone, was recovered by Lucara Diamond Corp. with TOMRA X-Ray Transmission technology at the Karowe Mine in Botswana. This exceptional diamond is the latest of many impressive recoveries achieved at the mine with TOMRA's sensor-based technology since it's installation in 2017, which include the record-breaking 1,758 carat Sewelô and the 1,109 carat Lesedi La Rona.

“We at TOMRA Mining are proud to be part of Lucara’s incredible journey, with our XRT technology contributing to their historic recoveries,” says Albert du Preez, Head of TOMRA Mining. “Once again, Lucara’s innovative strategy and approach to diamond recovery, combined with TOMRA’s advanced sensor-based technology, has proved to be hugely successful. The long string of exceptional diamonds recovered at the Karowe mine with our XRT sorting solution highlights the effectiveness of our cutting-edge technology and its ability to unlock unparalleled value for kimberlite and diamond mining companies.”

OBTAIN™ - A groundbreaking deep learning technology for TOMRA's sorters, revolutionizes ore sorting by enabling precise detection and classification of individual particles, even when clustered.

OBTAIN™ is an industry-first: single-particle precision in high-throughput ore sorting. This revolutionary software uses a Neuronal Network to identify the properties of each particle accurately and independently of the sorter’s capacity, achieving unparalleled precision and reliability in detection and ejection. Based on their specific requirements, the mining operation has the flexibility to either enhance the throughput of the sorter while maintaining consistent sorting efficiency or improve sorting precision without compromising the existing throughput. It is a true game changer.