Aykhal diamond mine explained

Aykhal mine
Pushpin Map:Russia Sakha Republic#Russia
Coordinates:65.9269°N 111.4972°W
Place:Mirninsky District
Subdivision Type:Federal subject
State/Province:Sakha Republic
Country:Russia
Owner:ALROSA
Products:diamonds
Type:open-pit then underground
Discovery Year:1960

The Aykhal mine (sah|Айха́л, pronounced as /ru/;) is one of the largest diamond mines in Russia and in the world.[1] The mine is located in the north-eastern part of the country in the Sakha Republic, near the settlement of Aykhal.[1] The mine has estimated reserves of 40.7 million carats of diamonds and an annual production capacity of 1.3 million carats.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Diamond deposits in the Sakha Republic. 2013. rough-polished.com. 2013-07-07.