Where is diamond mining in Africa?

The largest diamond producers in Africa are South Africa, Angola, Botswana, Namibia and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). In this south central region, diamonds are mined from kimberlite mines in South Africa, Angola and the DRC, and from alluvial dredging mining operations in Angola, Namibia and again, South Africa.

Are there diamonds in Africa?

In Africa, diamonds are found in Angola, Botswana, Democratic Republic of Congo, Namibia, Sierra Leone, South Africa and Tanzania. This is a mineral rich continent but diamonds from some of these countries are referred to as conflict diamonds since the money is used to fund civil wars and other human rights violations.

Are there still diamond mines to be found?

Many diamonds and other precious stones are mined in the arid region of Namaqualand in the west, along the Atlantic coast. Kimberley, in the east, is well known for its diamond-mining past and is still a centre for mining and cutting diamonds.