Lucara Diamond Corp. (TSXV:LUC) announced that the $60 million financing the company had announced on January 19, 2011 has now closed.

The press release is quoted as saying:

In addition, the Company is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. James Campbell as Vice President New Business following the successful acquisition of African Diamonds plc (‘AFD’) by Lucara.

To read the full press release, click here.