This interactive timeline will teach you all about diamond mining

Cecilia Jamasmie | October 30, 2015 | 7:15 am Top Companies Africa Australia Canada Europe Diamond 

Weaning demand for diamonds in China, the second largest consumer of precious gems after the U.S., has dragged the seemingly immune-to-the-commodities-rout sector down the slippery slope.

Despite the current weak market, diamonds continue to be considered precious, and thanks to the diligent marketing efforts of producers and jewellers alike, the ultimate gift for a loved one.

According to this interactive timeline, provided by Toronto-based Design by Sevan, it all began about 900 million years ago.

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    There is no Ekati Pipe. The first pipe discovered in the Lac de Gras diamond feild was Point Lake – it has actual out cropping kimberlite, which is rare. The Ekati Mine was named by BHP Billiton, since it was their mine.

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