
Diamond Mining In Canada
Where are the diamond mines in Canada, and what kind of mines are they.

Diamond Mine In Canada
Diamond Mines In The North
There are a total of six diamond mines in this general location. Five of the diamond mines are in The North West Territories and one in the Nunavut. Every mine is an open pit mine.
Diamond Mine In Canada
Diamond Mines In Ontario
The final of the seven diamond mines in Canada is in Ontario right near the southern Hudson Bay. This mine is also an open pit mine. Image Below

Pit Mine
Pit Mines
What is pit Mining? Pit mining is a technique used when minerals are found closer to the surface. Pit mines are also known as quarries. They are relatively small is size. Also they are typically safer then other types of mines. This is because they don't have under ground tunnels. They are also very cost effective because they have a very low shut down cost. What are the cons? There are a lot of minerals mined that just get tossed. Also it will drive housing prices down do to the fact that they are "ugly".

Diamonds In Canada's Economy
Diamonds In Canada's Economy
Diamonds effect Canada's economy in a bigger way than you might have expected. In 2017 Canadian mines produced around twenty three million carats of diamond. With each carat going for roughly going from $2,500 to $16,000. Canada made around $2.6 million in 2017.
Diamonds In Today's Society
Diamonds In Canada's Society
Diamonds are actually used quite frequently in today's society. The thing they get used for the most is jewellery; like rings, bands, necklaces, tiaras (crowns ), earrings, and watches. But they are not only used for jewellery they also get used in mining. Diamonds get used in some drill bits and certain saws.
Diamond Ore
How Diamonds Are Formed
Diamonds are found in Kimberlite rocks. Diamonds are formed over roughly 3 billion years. Diamonds are only formed in places that are very hot and have extremely high pressure. Diamonds are also usually found near dirt the same as popular game Minecraft. But unlike Minecraft diamonds are not found near dirt.