| Location | |
|---|---|
  Nurbinskaya mineShow map of Sakha Republic Nurbinskaya mineShow map of Russia | |
| Location | Nyurbinsky District |
| Federal subject | Sakha Republic |
| Country | Russia |
| Coordinates | 65°01′32″N 117°04′52″E / 65.02556°N 117.08111°E / 65.02556; 117.08111 |
| Production | |
| Products | diamonds |
| Type | open-pit |
| History | |
| Discovered | 1996 |
| Opened | 2002 (2002) |
| Owner | |
| Company | ALROSA |
The Nurbinskaya mine is one of the largest diamond mines in Russia and in the world. The mine is located in the north-eastern part of the country in the Sakha Republic. The mine has estimated reserves of 67.8 million carats of diamonds and an annual production capacity of 6.95 million carats.
See also
References
- ^ "Diamond deposits in the Sakha Republic". rough-polished.com. 2013. Retrieved 2013-07-07.