Diamond Production (1970 2020), BGS

Diamond is a solid form of the element carbon with its atoms arranged in a crystal structure. .. De Beers is currently the world s largest operator of diamond production facilities (mines) and distribution channels for gemquality diamonds. There are three main types of diamond mining: Pipe mining (primary deposits) consisting of openpit mining and underground mining; Alluvial mining (secondary deposits); Marine mining. The most familiar uses of diamonds today are as gemstones used for adornment, and as industrial abrasives for cutting hard materials. The markets for gemgrade and industrialgrade diamonds value diamonds differently.