Nurbinskaya diamond mine explained

Nurbinskaya mine
Pushpin Map:Russia Sakha Republic#Russia
Coordinates:65.0256°N 117.0811°W
Place:Nyurbinsky District
Subdivision Type:Federal subject
State/Province:Sakha Republic
Country:Russia
Owner:ALROSA
Products:diamonds
Type:open-pit
Discovery Year:1996

The Nurbinskaya mine 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.[1] The mine has estimated reserves of 67.8 million carats of diamonds and an annual production capacity of 6.95 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.