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Is The Largest Diamond Mine In The World Finally Discovered? It Seems So!
Recently, scientists revealed details about the largest diamond mine in the world, located on the border between the Krasnoyarsk region and the Republic of Yakutia in Russia. This deposit, known as Popigai, contains diamonds of extreme hardness and uniqueness, totaling several trillion carats. This quantity places Popigai at a level far above all other known diamond reserves globally. It is estimated that this mine could supply the global market for over 3,000 years.
Origin And Demand For Diamonds
According to Aleksandr Portnov, a PhD in mining geology, the formation of this immense diamond mine occurred millions of years ago when a meteorite collided with the Earth.
The discovery of the deposit occurred in the 1970s, but at the time it was not possible to explore it due to technological limitations. Portnov emphasizes that the magnitude of the discovery was kept secret because its reserves are extraordinarily large, and only recently has it been possible to determine the feasibility of utilizing the diamonds in industry.
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Global Demand
The global demand for diamonds in industry is estimated at around 5 billion carats. However, as noted by Serguei Goryainov, a commentator from the Rough & Polished Information and Analysis Agency, the demand for natural diamonds in the technical market is still quite limited.
This is because, in extracting diamonds from nature, their exact characteristics cannot be guaranteed, making synthetic diamonds more attractive for industrial applications. Nevertheless, renowned companies like De Beers and several Japanese corporations are interested in the Popigai deposit.
The Argyle Mine And Pink And Red Gems
In contrast, the Argyle mine, located in remote Western Australia and famous for its coveted pink and red gems, was closed after almost four decades of operation. The Rio Tinto company, responsible for the mine, ceased operations in 2020. The Argyle mine was the source of about 90% of the pink-magenta diamonds, which are among the most valued in the sector. The closure of the mine is seen by many competitors, from Russia to Canada, as an opportunity for a potential revaluation of gemstone prices.
The revelation of the largest diamond mine in the world in Russia and the closure of the Argyle mine in Australia mark significant moments in the history of diamond mining. While the Popigai mine promises to supply the global market for millennia, potentially revolutionizing various industries, the cessation of activities at Argyle represents a dynamic shift in the supply and demand for high-quality diamonds. The evolution of natural and synthetic diamond exploration will continue to shape the future of the gemstone industry.
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