Rockwell Diamonds Inc. reported earnings results for the second quarter ended August 2017. For the period, the company reported comprehensive income (but non cash) of $23.2 million which results almost entirely from the reversal of foreign currency reserves in respect of the operations in South Africa, and certain stock based compensation reserves that were unwound.

For the month of August 2017, the company reported volume processed were 56,457 m³ against 63,960 m³ a month ago. Carats recovered was 408 against 215 a month ago. The average price per carat sold was $2,685 against $899 a month ago.

For the three months ended August 2017, the company reported budgeted volumes were 175,000 m³, and the operations at Wouterspan never achieved that under the BRP's administration. Budgeted grade was 0.6 carats per 100 m³, and planned revenue per carat was $2,000.