Diamond exploration first time in Canada in the early 1960s. In 1991 the economy with a diamond deposit was first performed in Canada, in Lac de Gras area of the Northwest Territories. Canadian diamond industry has now become the diamond industry is worth more than $ 2.0 billion. And became one of the famous diamond industry in the world. This is an achievement considering that for centuries ago, the thought of finding diamonds in Canada was nothing more than a dream.
Various kinds of diamonds that come from various region of the world, mostly from the eastern region, such as India and Africa. Although initially the diamond industry in Canada is not there, it was enough to be one of achievement, especially considering that it was all just take place in more than 2 decades.
Since then Canada's became the largest diamond producers, especially after October 1998. Meanwhile, Ekati diamond mine opened mine about 300 kilometers northeast of Yellowknife, and after a few months acquired approximately one million carats.
Industry Canada Diamonds
Canadian diamond industry has now become the diamond industry is worth more than $ 2.0 billion. And became one of the famous diamond industry in the world. This is an achievement considering that for centuries ago, the thought of finding diamonds in Canada was nothing more than a dream.
Diavik is Canada's mining region 's known as the second diamond mine, and began production in early 2003. Ordinary diamonds produced from this Canadian diamond mine to reach approximately six to eight million carats a year, and this is something extraordinary, which amount is equal to five percent of the amount available in the world.
Canadian diamond industry is part of the minerals and metals industry that is one of the largest producers and exporters, and Canada in mining companies have been leading in terms of integrating sustainable development into their activities in areas including Canada abroad.
