Overview
Historically the diamond industry has been dominated by a few major stakeholders that controlled all aspects of mining and sales. With the landscape changing quickly internationally it is creating new opportunities for artisanal and Junior mining operations to contribute to this vastly expanding industry.
LOK Resources started a renaissance in the Diamond Industry locally and internationally with a turnkey solution to its clientele.
We believe that the growth and development of our culture within our own structures builds stronger relationships and commitment from our employees.
Vision: LOK Resources (LOK) is a leading global producer of high-quality physical/digital diamonds transforming the entire precious mineral mining industry.
Mission: LOK leads by example honoring the environment, social impact, transparency and integrity for the benefit of all stakeholders.
Unique Value Proposition: LOK process accelerates the traditional cashflow sequence out of the dark-ages into the token economy while guarantying sustainable conflict-free diamonds mined without blasting or chemicals. Community involvement and next-generation skills are pivotal to this initiative.
Company Background: LOK is an alluvial mining and final recovery specialist organization. LOK however, is actually two (2) different operations. LOK Mining (Pty) Ltd and LOK Resources (Pty) Ltd. LOK Mining is primarily responsible for alluvial land and beach mining operations as a joint venture contractor alongside others. LOK Resources is primarily responsible for management and compliance of the concession area, which includes diamond sales, management of security, JV contractors, artisanal miners and other essential mining services.
About Us
Collectively the group has extensive experience in Exploration, Land and Sea Mining, Plant Design & Construction and Final Recovery operations.
LOK Resources is a consortium of experts in the diamond mining industry who has worked closely with various specialists in the diamond industry. LOK Resources brings together role players from all aspects of the diamond trade to ensure optimization of the value chain.
Business Structure
Operations are based in South Africa and SADC where LOK Resources oversees various mining operations in Africa that includes Land Mining, Marine Mining, Dredging and Final Recovery operations.
The aim is to create a trading platform to ensure that the whole value chain benefits from their involvement with LOK Resources.
Our Values
In Our Company
We commit to deliver on our promises and implement the fundamentals of integrity and honesty in the company. We strive to minimise our negative impact on the environment. We commit to applying responsible mining.
The majority of the company’s activities are carried out in areas sensitive to the effects of mining operations. LOK Resources understands that people live close to our operations and, therefore, seeks to minimise our operations’ negative impact on the environment.
We commit to creating economic opportunities for those who have been denied them and to advance new models of economic justice that are sustainable and replicable.
LOK Resources has a fresh approach to the Diamond industry locally and internationally with the intention to supply a one stop solution to the industry.
SAFETY FIRST
People are our most valuable asset and that is why safety is one of our first priorities. We are continually searching for new and innovative methods to ensure the safety of our employees. We commit to ongoing safety education and training amongst our people.
RESPECT
LOK Resources success is dependent on trust and support from all stakeholders, including shareholders, employees, suppliers, contractors, Government, and local communities, which is why we are committed to the highest standards of integrity and sustainability.
INTEGRITY & CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
We are committed to providing a positive working environment free of discrimination and harassment in all of our activities. Respect begins within oneself and stems from dignity, a fundamental human right.
ACCOUNTABILITY
We take responsibility and are accountable for delivering on our commitments. We behave ethically, act openly, and with integrity in all that we do, taking responsibility for our actions. We follow through on projects.