Diamond-the most precious stones in the world is a very expensive and rare allotrope of carbon.

Khanna Gems is one of the most renowned name in Gemology in delhi who deals in quality  and natural gemstones for past many years. Today we will let you know world richest diamond mines in india.

1. Jwaneng: The Jwaneng Diamond Mine, located in the country of Botswana, situated in Southern Africa, is considered the richest diamond mine in the world. It is owned by Debswana. The diamond mining in this mine started in 1982.
2. Argyle: The Argyle mine situated in the northwestern part of Australia is the second richest diamond mine of the world. Its operation started in the year 1985. This mine is owned and operated by Rio Tinto.
3. Orapa: The Orapa diamond mine, also located in Botswana, is the third richest diamond mine in the world. This mine, like the Jwaneng mine, is also owned and operated by Debswana. Mining was started here since the year 1971.
4. Catoca: Next in the list and the fourth richest diamond mine in the world is Catoca, which is located in the central African country of Angola. Mining in this mine started in 1997. This mine is owned and operated by a consortium of mining companies, which include Alrosa, Odebrecht, Daumonty, and Angola's State-Owned Mining Company.
5. Diavik: The fifth richest diamond mine is the Diavik mine situated in the Northwest Territories of Canada, North America. Rio Tinto is the mine's largest stakeholder owning 60 percent stakes in the mine. Mining in this mine started in 2003.
6. Venetia: The Venetia mine owned by De Beers and located in South Africa is the sixth richest mine of the world where production began in 1992.
7. Ekati: The Ekati mine, also situated in the Northwest Territories of Canada, North America, is the seventh in the list of richest diamond mines. Its production started in 1998, and its major stakeholder is BHP Billiton.
8. Finsch: The Finsch mine producing since 1978 and owned by De Beers and located in South Africa is eighth in the list.
9. Lethakane: The Lethakane mine situated in Botswana, Africa, is an equal partnership project of Be Beers and the Government of Botswana. It started operations since 1975.
10. Kimberly: The tenth in the list is Kimberly mine in South Africa, originally started its operations since 1871, which was closed in 1914, and another underground mine at the very location started operating and is owned by Petra.

This is all about the top 10 richest diamond mines of the world with basic details of theirs for your knowledge and understanding.

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