Top 5 Diamond Mines in the World

Diamonds are considered the most expensive commodity in the world. This high price is due to its unique qualities and rarity. Diamonds are found in only a few places worldwide. Some of them are commonplace. This chart is about the 5 largest diamond mines in the world.

The Orapa Mine

The Orapa Mine is considered to be the largest open diamond mine in the world. Located in eastern Botswana, it started its production in 1971. It employs more than 2,800 employees.

At present the excavation work is carried out at a depth of 250 meters from the ground level. By 2026, its owners expect to drill to a depth of 450 meters. The surface area is 118 square kilometers.

Its diamond-purified soil capacity is 14.8 million metric tons annually.

Katoka Diamond Mine

Located in the Lunda Sul region of Angola, it is also a diamond mine with an open opening. The diamond supply is expected to dwindle over a period of thirty years and is expected to close in 2038. It was established in 1997. At the time, the supply of diamonds was 4 metric tons a year.

Its diamond-rich soil treatment capacity is 12.4 million metric tons annually.

The Jweng mine

Located in the Kagalagadi district of southern Botswana, this mine is considered to be the most valuable diamond mine in the world. Its origins began in 1972, and about ten years later, excavations began as extensively as it is today.

The mine was further expanded in 2019 and is expected to remain productive until 2035. Excavations are currently carried out to a depth of 650 meters.

Its diamond-purified soil capacity is 9.4 million metric tons annually.

The Eubelionaya mine

This huge diamond mine of the Alrosa Company is also open. It is located in the Sakha region of Siberia.

The mine, which began production in 1989, had found 10.16 million carats of diamonds in 2017 alone. In terms of surface area, it is one of the largest diamond mines in the world. It is expected to remain productive until 2032.

Its diamond-rich soil treatment capacity is 7 million metric tons annually.

The Leitzen mine

The mine, located in Lesotho, is the fifth largest land mine in the world. This is famous for large diamonds. It is from this mine that both Lego Legend and Letseng Legacy weighs 493 carats (910 carats) were found. The mine also features high quality blue and pink diamonds. The mine is ranked 15th in the world in terms of revenue.


The water treatment capacity of the diamond is 6.7 million metric tons per annum.