BlueRock Diamonds PLC Announces Production Results for the Second Quarter and First Half of 2018; Provides Sales Results for the Second Quarter of 2018; Provides Production Guidance for the Second Half of 2018
For the six months, the company reported production up 81% year-on-year to 73,028 tonnes (H1 2017: 40,343 tonnes).
For the second quarter, the company reported 875.31 carats sold (Q1 2018: 1,563) with average revenue per carat at USD 305.34 (Q1 2018: USD 378) reinforcing the Company's position as one of the top ten highest value per carat diamond mines in the world. Revenue per tonne processed USD 7.76 (Q1 2018: USD 14.36).
For the second half of 2018, the company reported production guidance of between 150,000 and 175,000 tonnes which assumes no further major production halts.