Lucapa Diamond Company Limited and its partner the Government of the Kingdom of Lesotho announced the recommencement of mining operations at the Mothae kimberlite mine ("Mothae"). As per the 13 January 2021 ASX announcement, mining operations at Mothae were suspended as a result of a 14 day nationwide lockdown initiated by the GoL to curb the surge in COVID-19 cases. Following the conclusion of this initial 14 day period, mining and treatment operations have recommenced.