Yes.
Yes. You can read more about mining for diamonds in Canada, below.
Since not all diamonds to be found in Canada have been found, a number is not available.
When you bring loose diamonds into Canada, it is imperative that you declare them to the customs officers when you enter the country.
Amethyst, Jasper (especially banded Jasper), Agate, Snowflake Obsidian, Sandstone, Quartz in pretty much all of its varieties, beryl in its varieties, emerald, fluorite, hematite, diamond.
Russia is the largest country in terms of diamond production, with its major producing region being Siberia. Other significant diamond-producing countries include Botswana, Canada, and South Africa.
Diamonds are mined in South Africa, Canada, and Australia.
The discovery of diamonds in Canada lead to the development of a robust mining industry that employs thousands of people and delivers significant revenues to Canada's tax coffers. Canada is the world's third largest producer of diamonds. You can read more about this economic impact, below.
GOld
By digging in the earth.
Yes.
Since 2011 is not over yet, it's not possible to know how many diamonds were found in Canada in 2011.
Africa produces the majority of diamonds, with countries like Botswana, Russia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo being major diamond producers.