Grib diamond mine explained

Grib mine
Pushpin Map:Russia Arkhangelsk Oblast#Russia
Coordinates:65.5075°N 41.4228°W
Place:Mezensky District
Subdivision Type:Federal subject
State/Province:Arkhangelsk Oblast
Country:Russia
Owner:AGD DIAMONDS
Products:diamonds
Type:open-pit
Discovery Year:1996

The Grib mine is one of the largest diamond mines in Russia and in the world. The Grib diamond pipe is named in honor of Vladimir Grib, a post-graduate member of the exploration team, led by Andrei Vasilievich Sinitsyn, who died prior to the mine's discovery. The mine is located in the north-western part of the country in the Arkhangelsk Oblast. The mine has estimated reserves of 98.5 million carats of diamonds and an annual production capacity of 3.62 million carats.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Arkhangelskgeoldobycha will start development of Grib diamond pipe in 2013. 2013. rough-polished.com. 2013-07-07.