Deal #5549
Lesotho
Created at
2017-06-15
Last update
2020-08-11
Last full update
2017-06-15
Land area
Size in operation (production)
- [2019, current] 1547.0 ha
Comment on land area
Area in operation derived from the Mapathon 2020.
Intention of investment
Intention of investment
- [2019, current] Mining (1549.0 ha)
Comment on intention of investment
Area in operation derived from the Mapathon 2020.
Nature of the deal
Nature of the deal
Exploitation permit / license / concession (for mineral resources)
Comment on nature of the deal
Original lease granted in 1999.
Negotiation status
Negotiation status
- [2006, current] Concluded (Contract signed)
Comment on negotiation status
Previously opened in 1960's, however operations ceased by 1980's. Reopened on 2004 and Gem Diamonds acquired the mine in 2006.
Implementation status
Implementation status
- Startup phase (no production)
- [2019, current] In operation (production)
Comment on implementation status
Derived from Mapathon 2020.
Contract farming
Contract farming
No