A team of five employees from Letšeng Diamonds successfully participated and completed the Comrades Marathon on the 9th June 2024. In supporting the team Letšeng strives to ensure that staff morale and welfare is achieved. In addition, the intention is to promote good healthy lifestyle such as physical activity amongst the staff of Letšeng. The following medals were awarded to them in accordance with their finishing times: 3rd Silver Medal (07h17) Robet Mtshali titanium medals (9h21), (9h23) Bronze medals (10H35), (10H31) Excellent performance from all five of our winners, Letšeng Diamonds is very proud of you.
Read MoreLetšeng is pleased to announce the recovery of a 172.06ct type IIa white diamond. This is the seventh greater than 100 carat diamond recovered at Letšeng Mine this year.
Read MoreLetšeng Diamonds is pleased to announce the recovery of a remarkable 212.49ct type IIa white diamond. This is the sixth greater than 100 carat diamond recovered at the Letšeng Mine this year.
Read MoreOn the 20th to 21st May Letšeng Diamonds’ management team had the privilege of hosting a Gem Diamonds corporate visit with non-Executive Director Mike Brown, chairperson of the Gem Diamonds PLC Sustainability Committee, and member of the Audit and Nomination Committees. Mike was joined by Gem’s Chief Operating Officer Brandon de Bruin. It was a value-adding visit and areas covered included all operational areas.
Read MoreIn a heartwarming show of camaraderie and generosity, Letšeng Diamonds recently participated in a soccer tournament organized by Metropolitan Lesotho alongside three sister mining companies in Lesotho on Saturday May 4, 2024. The tournament not only brought together competitive spirit and sportsmanship but also served as a platform for unity and collaboration among the mining community in the country. Following an exhilarating display of skill and teamwork on the soccer field, Metropolitan Lesotho, on behalf of the four mines, took the initiative to extend their support to the community by making donations to two charitable organizations – Beautiful Gate and Living and Loving.
Read MoreRecognizing the importance of addressing the issue of Menstrual Hygiene Management and supporting the education and well-being of young girls in the community, Letšeng Diamonds took the initiative to donate sanitary towels to Thamae LECSA Primary School, in the City of Maseru on May 3, 2024. The donation, which provided sanitary towels to 120 students (which will sustain them until April 2025), will help ensure that these young girls can manage their menstrual hygiene effectively and continue their education without interruptions. This donation of sanitary towels is just one example of the company’s efforts through Corporate Social Responsibility and Investment to address critical social issues and support the well-being of individuals in need. In addition to supporting the education sector, on April 27, 2024 Letšeng Diamonds supported the 16th Kobeli Business Services Academic Excellence and Leadership Awards Ceremony, which honored St. James High School’s top-scoring LGCSE 2023 exam takers in Mokhotlong. This ceremony was held to honor 16 students for their exceptional achievements.
Read MoreLetšeng Diamonds is pleased to announce the recovery of a 118.74ct Type II White diamond recovered at the Letšeng mine in Mokhotlong on 28 April 2024. This is the fifth greater than 100 carat diamond recovered to date this year.
Read MoreThe Chief Executive Officer of Letšeng Diamonds Mr. Motooane Thinyane, along with two Non-Executive Directors, Mr. Motlatsi ‘Mile and Mr. Realeboha Khadi were present at Mining Indaba Khotla in Maseru for both days. The conference’s discussions revolved around the theme “Repositioning the Kingdom of Lesotho in the future of mining,” with the goal of fostering business relationships and opening doors for investors to help the country’s mining industry prosper. The conference took place on April 25-26, 2024.
Read MoreLetšeng Diamonds is pleased to announce the recovery of a 169.15ct Type II White diamond recovered at the Letšeng mine in Mokhotlong on 18 April 2024. This is the fourth greater than 100 carat diamond recovered to date this year.
Read MoreLetšeng Diamonds assumed the role of Chair in the Lesotho Chamber of Mines as of yesterday, April 12, represented by CEO Motooane Thinyane. The rest of the Executive Committee comprises Vice Chair from Minopex Lesotho represented by Tsitso Mofokeng; Secretary from Kao represented by outgoing Chair Mohale Ralikariki; Treasurer from Mothae represented by Stian Van Blerk and the fifth member is Liqhobong represented by Ntsane Makhetha.
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