In the 1990s, commercial diamond mining began around Lac de Gras in the Northwest Territories of Canada. Since then, the Diavik Diamond Mine (bottom) and Ekati Diamond Mine (top) have produced a combined 15 million carats of diamonds each year — an annual output of 6,600 pounds (3,000 kg). The final frame shows a close-up view of Diavik, with its two primary open pits, waste ponds, processing facilities, and an airstrip capable of landing aircraft as large as 737s and C-130s. | Daily Overview

A beautiful day to just dig, dig, dig! 💎⚒️ So what is Diamond Mountain's "Gem Line??" It's our premiere DIRT DIGGING level! . The Gem Line consistently produces crystals that are small (jewelry-sized) but incredibly high quality and water clear! You can sit and dig with a rake or screwdriver amongst soil and tree roots...and with enough time, you can find handfuls of gems! . If working to break solid rock ledge with hammers, chisels, and pry bars is not your thing, the Gem Line is the PERFECT s

An end of the day pocket! 🌅... - Diamond Mountain Mining, LTD

Diamond digging or crystal digging... Which one is better? 🤔 Come dig in Arkansas and find out!! 📍Crater of Diamonds State Park - Murfreesboro 📍Avant Mining - Mt. Ida 📍Ron Coleman Mining - Jessieville 📍Wegner Quartz Crystal Mines - Mt Ida Hot Springs/Diamond Lakes #familyfun #summerfun #travelthesouth #arkansascrystalmine #diamonddigging #arkansasbucketlist #craterofdiamonds #arkansas #roncolemancrystalmine #avantmining #mountidaarkansas #phantomcrystal #wegnercrystalmines Ron Coleman Minin

Valentine's Pocket! Digging... - Diamond Mountain Mining, LTD

To kick off our 2024 dig season we're opening up the Diamond House for you! 💎✨️ On Friday and Saturday, you're invited to shop our new crystal gallery from 4:00-6:00 pm! . Browse a selection of gorgeous #HerkimerDiamonds and colorful crystals and minerals from around the globe! . Open to diggers and the general public! 5037 State Route 167 Little Falls, NY 13365 . . . #DiamondMountainMining #Gallery #LittleFalls #NewYorkMinerals #Gem #Minerals #MineralGallery #RockShop #CrystalGallery #Herkimer