*Diamond mines in Russia have been excluded from this article*Today, there are many diamond mines scattered around the world, including Russia, Canada, Australia, Botswana, and South Africa. (www.debswana.com)Known as one of the richest diamond mines in the world, Jwaneng Diamond Mine (where a small stone is found in Setswana) is situated approximately 160 miles southwest of Gaborone, in South Central Botswana. One of the world’s largest diamond mines – Venetia Diamond Mine. Diavik Diamond Mine (Canada)Diavik Diamond Mine, one of the most uniquely located diamond mines (YouTube Screenshot)The Diavik diamond mine is located on East Island, a 20 km2 island found in Lac de Gras, approximately 300 km north-east of Yellowknife, the capital of Canada’s Northwest Territories. The mine is jointly owned by Diavik Diamond Mines, a subsidiary of Rio Tinto, and Dominion Diamond Corporation.

Source: The North Africa Journal November 16, 2023 13:02 UTC