Venetia is the largest diamond mine in South Africa. (Photo: mining-technology.com)
South Africa
For more than a century, diamond mining has been the major economic driving force in South Africa, dating back to 1867 when diamonds were first discovered on the shores of River Orange. South Africa’s diamonds come in a round, dodecahedral shape, white in color and high in quality. At the moment, South Africa produces over 9 million carats per year.
