Internationalnaya diamond mine
| Location | |
|---|---|
Internationalnaya mine Internationalnaya mine | |
| Location | Mirninsky District |
| Federal subject | Sakha Republic |
| Country | Russia |
| Coordinates | 62°27′23″N 113°42′23″E / 62.45639°N 113.70639°E |
| Production | |
| Products | diamonds |
| Type | open-pit then underground |
| History | |
| Discovered | 1969 |
| Opened | 1971 |
| Owner | |
| Company | ALROSA |
The Internationalnaya mine (Russian: Интернациона́льная, IPA: [ɪntɛrnət͡sɨɐˈnalʲnəɪ̯ə]; lit. 'International') 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.[1] The mine has estimated reserves of 61.9 million carats of diamonds and an annual production capacity of 5.9 million carats.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Diamond deposits in the Sakha Republic". rough-polished.com. 2013. Retrieved 2013-07-07.