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.
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.
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Since 2011 is not over yet, it's not possible to know how many diamonds were found in Canada in 2011.
Generally, countries are not in the diamond business. However, diamonds mined in Canada are sold to companies with headquarters in other countries.
Diamonds are found in Brazil, Africa, India, Russia, Canada and even in USA, in Arkansas.
Yes, diamonds are mined in Canada. You can find the Diavik mine in the North Slave Region of the Northwest Territories about 300 K northeast of Yellowknife.