Sorting Tomorrow's Resources
We help you make the most out of mineral sorting.
Maximizing efficiency, minimizing waste and environmental impact, addressing labor shortages, ensuring profitability: we understand the challenges of 21st century mining - the challenges that you face every day.
As a trusted world leader in automated sorting systems, we want to partner with you long-term to unlock value from your mine, separating valuable ores from waste rock efficiently and sustainably. We help future-proof your operation, anticipating the demands of future legislation. Wherever in the world your mining site is located, TOMRA makes sure your operation performs to its full potential.
Sorting Segments
Sensor-based sorting products
View all productsSorting services
Discover more
TOMRA Mining XRT technology recovers exceptional 2,492 carat diamond from Lucara’s Karowe mine
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.”