Aykhal diamond mine
| Location | |
|---|---|
Aykhal mine Aykhal mine | |
| Location | Mirninsky District |
| Federal subject | Sakha Republic |
| Country | Russia |
| Coordinates | 65°55′37″N 111°29′50″E / 65.92694°N 111.49722°E |
| Production | |
| Products | diamonds |
| Type | open-pit then underground |
| History | |
| Discovered | 1960 |
| Opened | 1961 |
| Owner | |
| Company | ALROSA |
The Aykhal mine (Yakut: Айха́л, IPA: [ɐɪ̯ˈxaɫ]; lit. 'Glory') is one of the largest diamond mines in Russia and in the world.[1] The mine is located in the north-eastern part of the country in the Sakha Republic, near the settlement of Aykhal.[1] The mine has estimated reserves of 40.7 million carats of diamonds and an annual production capacity of 1.3 million carats.[1]
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References
- ^ a b c "Diamond deposits in the Sakha Republic". rough-polished.com. 2013. Retrieved 2013-07-07.