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Jan

Diamond Mines Around The World

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Africa

  1. Jwaneng Mine (Botswana)
  2. Orapa Mine (Botswana)
  3. Venetia Mine (South Africa)
  4. Catoca Mine (Angola)
  5. Cullinan Mine (South Africa)
  6. Letseng Mine (Lesotho)
  7. Karowe Mine (Botswana)
  8. Marange Fields (Zimbabwe)

Russia

  1. Jubilee (Yubileyny) Mine (Sakha Republic)
  2. Mir Mine (Sakha Republic)
  3. Udachnaya Mine (Sakha Republic)
  4. Aikhal Mine (Sakha Republic)
  5. Grib Mine (Arkhangelsk Oblast)

Canada

  1. Diavik Mine (Northwest Territories)
  2. Ekati Mine (Northwest Territories)
  3. Gahcho Kué Mine (Northwest Territories)
  4. Victor Mine (Ontario) – Closed in 2019
  5. Renard Mine (Quebec)

Australia

  1. Argyle Mine (Western Australia) – Ceased operations in 2020
  2. Ellendale Mine (Western Australia)

  • Each of these mines has its unique characteristics, contributing significantly to the global diamond supply.

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