Lucapa shuts down Mothae Mine Lesotho Government has imposed a 14-day nation-wide lockdown because of surge in Covid 19 cases By: Diamond World News Service
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Lucapa Diamond Company Limited notes the announcement by the Lesotho Prime Minister, Right Honourable Majoro, that due to a surge in COVID-19 cases the Lesotho Government has imposed a 14-day nation-wide lockdown commencing midnight Lesotho time tonight.
The Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho, a decision has been taken to temporarily suspend mining operations at the Mothae kimberlite mine, with appropriate care and maintenance, and security measures. Mining and processing operations will be restarted when the lockdown ends.