Nurbinskaya diamond mine
| Location | |
|---|---|
Nurbinskaya mine Nurbinskaya mine | |
| Location | Nyurbinsky District |
| Federal subject | Sakha Republic |
| Country | Russia |
| Coordinates | 65°01′32″N 117°04′52″E / 65.02556°N 117.08111°E |
| Production | |
| Products | diamonds |
| Type | open-pit |
| History | |
| Discovered | 1996 |
| Opened | 2002 |
| Owner | |
| Company | ALROSA |
The Nurbinskaya mine 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 67.8 million carats of diamonds and an annual production capacity of 6.95 million carats.[1]
See also
References
- ^ a b c "Diamond deposits in the Sakha Republic". rough-polished.com. 2013. Retrieved 2013-07-07.