Africa in the counrty of South Africa!
It's in Kimberley, South Africa.
The Kimberley Diamond mine - Known as "the Big Hole" was mined by hand to a depth of 790 feet. Once above ground operations became too dangerous and unproductive, The DeBeers Corporation commenced underground operations to a depth of 3600 feet.
there are 3 main mines of diamond in Australia 1)Argyle diamond mine, located in the East Kimberley region in the remote north of Western Australia. Argyle 2)Merlin diamond mine, located in the Northern Territory of Australia, about 80 kilometres south of Borroloola. 3) ????
The Argyle mine is located in the remote East Kimberley region of Western Australia.
Great is a judgement call and you are the judge. There are diamond mines on every continent on earth, except on the Antarctic continent.
Kimberley, a city in South Africa, is primarily known for its historical significance in diamond mining. It was the site of the famous Kimberley Mine, also known as "The Big Hole," which played a crucial role in the country's diamond industry during the 19th century. Today, Kimberley serves as a regional center for commerce and tourism, attracting visitors interested in its mining heritage and historical sites.
The world's largest diamond mine is located in Botswana. It is of open pit construction and the area of it makes it the world's largest diamond mine.
The only diamond I can think of is the white Nabooti crystal, located in an abandoned mine shaft.
The largest diamond production -- mining operation -- in the world is at the Argyle Diamond mine in the Kimberley region of western Australia, near Kununurra. Botswana and South Africa are also leading countries for the mining of raw diamonds.
Kimberley is known for its diamond mines, including the famous Big Hole mine. Other minerals mined in the Kimberley area include copper, silver, lead, and zinc. The region has a rich mining history dating back to the late 19th century.
The origin of this diamond predates human history, as you can read, below. There is a high probability that the Hope Diamond was dug in India, ". . . in the Kollur mine in the Guntur district of Andhra Pradesh."
Please note that the diamond mines in Africa are not owned by Africans, but by immigrants who purchased the land, and who mine the natural resources of the continent.