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The King in the North: The Story of Canadian Diamonds

The King in the North: The Story of Canadian Diamonds

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Mining in Diavik (Image: Rio Tinto)

 While the history of diamond mining can be traced back as early as the fourth century BC, Canada is considered the new kid on the block when it comes to diamond production. Diamonds were discovered in Canada in the 1990s, and it has since become one of the top five producers of diamonds in the world. According to recent KP numbers, Canada has produced more than 12 million carats in 2014 at a value exceeding $2 billion. Read More

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