Jwaneng is an open-pit mine, formed around a kimberlite pipe, a rare type of volcanic rock formation that can contain high concentrations of diamonds. The mine consists of three main kimberlite ...
The Diavik Diamond Mine is an unincorporated joint ... northeast of Yellowknife and consists of three kimberlite pipes. The mine is on a 20-km2 island under the waters of Lac de Gras.
It sits on top of a special type of volcanic rock called a kimberlite pipe, which is known to contain diamonds. The mine has three main kimberlite pipes, which together produce millions of carats ...