The richest mine in the world is found in Jwaneng in Botswana about 100 miles west of the city of Gaborono. It is the richest diamond mine in the world when measured by value of recovered diamonds When measured by the volume of the diamond production the Argyle diamond mine in the Kimberley region in Western Australia is the biggest. Due to the low proportion of gem-quality diamonds, is not the leader by value: South Africa's Venetia Diamond...

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The major investors in the diamond mines realized that they had no alternative but to merge their interests into a single entity that would be powerful enough to control production and perpetuate the illusion of scarcity of diamonds. The instrument they created, in 1888, was called De Beers Consolidated Mines, Ltd., incorporated in South Africa. As De Beers took control of all aspects of the world diamond trade, it assumed many forms. In London,...

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Dimond Mines

Apparently the largest ever hand-dug excavation in the world, this 1097 meter deep mine yielded over 3 tons of diamonds before being closed in 1914 #2. Glory Hole – Monticello Dam, California  A glory hole is used when a dam is at full capacity and water needs to be drained from the reservoir. This is the ‘Glory Hole’ at Monticello dam, and it’s the largest in the world of this type of spillway, its size enabling it to consume 14,400 cubic...

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Dimond Mines

Antwerp, 29 Sep 2009 Again an exceptional rough diamond of 507-carat view (exactly 507.55 Ct) is unearthed last week at the Cullinan mine in South Africa (where the famous Cullinan diamond was discovered in 1905) This remarkable diamond will yield a record-breaking polished stone of the very best white colour and clarity. Antwerp, April 3 2009 One of the rarest fancy vivid blue diamond, cut from the 26.58 carat rough stone was discovered in 2008...

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Thursday, January 07, 2010 West African Diamonds says its doing well as it nears Stellar merger and eyes further consolidation In its interim results statement for the six months ended 31st October 2009, AIM listed West African Diamonds (AIM: WAD) said it has done well as it progresses with its merger with Stellar Diamonds. During the period the Bomboko diamond mine in Guinea came on stream and the company made a number of strategic developments....

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Are Diamonds a Security Issue as well?

In November the Kimberley Process will once again meet. If one reads the Annual Review Diamonds and Human Security compiled by Partnership Africa Canada then one can assume that the current process is failing and on the verge of collapse. So why is this occurring? There is currently no Accountability. The Chair of the Process has no real power besides the ability to convene the members of the process. The Debates on vital issues can drag on...

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