What Countries Do Diamonds Come From????

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Diamond trade: Kimberley Process, one of Canada's best friends
Last Updated June 7, 2007
By Sabrina Saccoccio CBC News

In 1991, this country's first kimberlite pipe, the deep-lying volcanic rock that diamonds are formed in, was discovered in the Northwest Territories, and since then, Canada has become third in world diamond production by value, only after Botswana and Russia.

Kimberlite is one thing Canada has in common with Africa, but diamond production is not. Canada is upheld for its "clean diamonds," while the gems-for-guns trade has fuelled some African civil wars.

Kimberly Process Countries

* Angola
* Armenia
* Australia
* Bangladesh
* Belarus
* Botswana
* Brazil
* Canada
* Central African Republic
* People's Republic of China
* Democratic Republic of the Congo
* Cote d'Ivoire
* Croatia
* European Union states
* Ghana
* Guinea
* Guyana
* India
* Indonesia
* Israel
* Japan
* Republic of Korea
* Lao People's Democratic Republic
* Lebanon
* Lesotho
* Liberia
* Malaysia
* Mauritius
* Namibia
* Norway
* New Zealand
* Russian Federation
* Singapore
* Sierra Leone
* South Africa
* Sri Lanka
* Switzerland
* Tanzania
* Thailand
* Togo
* Ukraine
* United Arab Emirates
* United States of America
* Venezuela
* Vietnam
* Zimbabwe
* Taiwan

Connections between diamond dealers and warlords — as well as Sierra Leone rebels who hacked off thousands of limbs in a conflict funded by illicit diamond trading — spurred the agreement known as the Kimberley Process.

Nearly 50 countries entered into the pact, assuring they would only deal in diamonds from conflict-free sources. It was ratified at a meeting of the diamond-producing states in Kimberley, South Africa. THIS ARTICLE MAY GIVE YOU SOME CLUES. TO MY KNOWLEDGE DIAMONDS ARE FOUND IN MOST COUNTRIES WITH ANCIENT VOLCANIC ACTIVITY. THEY WERE A COMMON ITEM OF TRADE IN THE TIME OF JESUS AND EVEN BEFORE. DIAMONDS WERE FOUND IN THE TOMBS OF ANCIENT PHARAOHS.

2007-11-16 03:52:36 · answer #1 · answered by Loren S 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋

Roughly 49% of diamonds originate from central and southern Africa, although significant sources of the mineral have been discovered in Canada, India, Russia, Brazil, and Australia. They are mined from kimberlite and lamproite volcanic pipes, which brought to the surface the diamond crystals from deep in the Earth where the high pressure and temperature enables the formation of the crystals. The mining and distribution of natural diamonds are subjects of frequent controversy such as with concerns over the sale of conflict diamonds (aka blood diamonds) by African paramilitary groups.

2007-11-16 01:47:09 · answer #2 · answered by sportzblock 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋

Russia, Brazil, Australia and India. Also please be advised that Africa is not a country. There are many countries that produce diamonds in Africa mainly South Africa with other countries such as Namibia not far behind.
However you can learn more about the diamond process at:
http://www.diamondearings.info/2007/11/17/where-do-diamonds-come-from/

2007-11-17 07:12:45 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Here in Arkansas!!! World Famous Diamond Mine
Arkansas Crater of Diamonds State Park in Murfreesboro, Arkansas

http://www.craterofdiamondsstatepark.com/

2007-11-16 01:47:20 · answer #4 · answered by char__c is a good cooker 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Linda Ronstadt,Dolly Parton,Wanda Jockson -Silverthreads and Golden Needles John Denver-Some Days are Diamonds Hank Snow,Elvis,Merle Haggard -When My Blue Moon Turns to Gold Again

2016-05-23 09:39:09 · answer #5 · answered by harriet 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

most come from south africa (49% of the worlds diamonds), but canada has some new mines in the NW territories that are yielding very well. you can also mine diamonds in the US in a few places, Arkansas has a state park where you can dig for your own. Russia, Brazil and Australia are also main sources of diamonds

2007-11-16 01:50:49 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

They actually can be found in many places around the world... A great flick that explaines everything about the diamond mining industry and it's politics is Blood Diamond with Leonardo DiCaprio.

2007-11-16 01:50:41 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

Canada

2007-11-16 01:45:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋

arkansas, not a country but they are the only place in america that will let you keep the diamonds you find. there are several others places but that is the most efficeint

2007-11-16 01:47:47 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋

the best ones are from south africa,but the bigst is from china,84 carats and cost 84 milhons of dollars

2007-11-16 01:47:44 · answer #10 · answered by renato p 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

What Countries Do Diamonds Come From????

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