Diamond Mining | Diamond Australia Russia South-Africa

Diamonds can be found in many countries including;

Australia
In 1979 geologists discovered significant number of diamonds in a river bed near the dam of Lake Argyle. The higher quality diamonds remain in Perth were they are polished
The diamonds recovered from the Argyle mine are prepared for sale by Rio Tinto Diamonds, as an agent for Argyle Diamonds, in Antwerp. Rough diamond sales are conducted every six weeks in Antwerp where professionals can view product and discuss requirements.

Russia
Annual production is estimated between 10 and 15 percent of world volume. The country has become more active in polishing and cutting as a result of low salary manufacturing opportunities.

South Africa
The region has several diamonds mines including Kimberly, Finsh and Premier. Mines in this region are owned mostly by De Beers. Apart from diamonds, Southern Africa is an important producer of gold, platinum, vanadium and aluminum.