Top 3 Diamond-Producing Countries: Russia, Botswana, Canada

By volume and value, the world's diamond supply is dominated by three nations:

1. Russia (~30% global production): ALROSA (state-controlled) mines in Sakha Republic (Yakutia) — Mir, Udachny, Aikhal, Nyurba pipes. Also Arkhangelsk (Lomonosov) and Krasnoyarsk. Largest by volume and value.
2. Botswana (~20–25%): Debswana (50/50 De Beers/Govt) operates Orapa (world's largest open-pit by area), Jwaneng (richest by value), Letlhakane, Damtshaa. Diamonds = 80% exports, 30% GDP. Model of resource governance.
3. Canada (~15%): Northwest Territories: Ekati, Diavik, Gahcho Kué. Nunavut: Jericho (closed). Quebec: Renard. Saskatchewan: Star-Orion (developing). High environmental/Indigenous standards. Conflict-free branding.

Others: South Africa, Angola, DRC, Namibia, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Australia, Brazil.