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]