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Business / 19 weeks ago
Global diamond production hits billions - Here’s who’s leading
Russia, long known for its vast mineral resources, is the world’s top diamond producer, generating an astronomical $3.6 billion worth of diamonds annually. Close behind is Botswana, a country whose economy is heavily reliant on diamond exports, with production valued at $3.3 billion.
Business / 29 weeks ago
Meet the top 10 diamond producers in the world
Diamonds are among the most coveted and valuable natural resources globally, and while the average national diamond production value is just over $218 million, the top five producers far exceed this, highlighting an obvious concentration of economic benefit. According to the Kimberley Process, a global certification scheme established to prevent the trade of conflict diamonds, over 99% of the world’s rough diamond production now flows through conflict-free, regulated supply chains.
