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Alluvial Regions
Mines
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World production of natural rough diamonds in 2007 was concentrated in the countries shown in red on the map, with Botswana, Russia, and Canada the largest producers, on a value basis, responsible for 24%, 22%, and 14% of the production, respectively. The Kimberley Process Certifi cation Scheme estimated 2007 production to be 168.2 million carats valued at US$12.1 billion, for an average price of US$71.98/ct. Between 75%
and 80% of the world’s diamond production, by value, comes from hard rock mines. The rest is extracted from alluvial deposits, where rough diamonds are found mixed with sand and silt dispersed by rivers and streams as the result of the erosion of diamond-bearing rocks. Alluvial deposits (shown in yellow on the map) are found in Russia, South America, Australia, and other countries; however, the bulk of alluvial production comes from African
countries such as Angola, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Namibia, Sierra Leone, and South Africa.
Canada’s current diamond production comes from four hard rock mines: the Ekati™, Diavik, and Snap Lake mines located about 300 kilometres northeast of Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories, and the Victor mine in northern Ontario.
Note: The mines and alluvial regions represented on the map are those where signifi cant commercial production occurs, while the deposits represent the locations where a signifi cant diamond resource has been defi ned and where development is at an advanced stage.
Revisions, comments, and additional information can be sent to: Louis Perron Industry and Commodity Analysis Division Minerals, Metals and Materials Knowledge Branch Minerals and Metals Sector Tel.: 613-992-4828 E-mail: [email protected]
For more information regarding diamonds in Canada, please visit www.nrcan-rncan.gc.ca/mms-smm/busi-indu/dpn-npd-eng.htm.
World Diamond Mines and Deposits
2008
Source: Map created by Natural Resources Canada using industry sources.
