After months of preparation Lucara Diamond Corp opened Karowe Diamond Mine in Botswana on the 17 August 2012. 350 people descended on Letlhekane for a morning of celebration and entertainment. President Lt Gen Seretse Khama Ian Khama unveiled the plaque and officially opened the mine. Amongst the other guests were professionals of the mining industry, high profile members of the local community as well as ministers and government officials.