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Mir Diamond Mine

Joshua Zapf | July 16, 2012 | 7:59 pm

Mir Diamond Mine Owner: Alrosa Type of Mine: Diamond Location: Mirny, Russia Built: 1957 Currently the second largest man-made pit in the world.  This diamond mine, located in Mirny, Russia, is so massive that it creates a downdraft strong enough...