5 Key Concepts Flashcards
What motivates the search for new diamond sources?
Growing diamond demand helps motivate the search for new diamond sources.
What’s involved in developing a diamond mine?
It takes many years and millions of dollars to develop a diamond mine.
What’s involved in modern diamond exploration?
Modern diamond exploration involves careful planning and sophisticated equipment.
What is required for a diamond mine to be successful?
For a mine to be successful, the projected value of its diamonds must be more than the cost of mining them.
Where do diamond exploration specialists begin their search?
Diamond exploration specialists start by looking for the oldest parts of the earth’s crust.
What geological structure do most mined diamonds come from?
Most diamonds mined today come from pipes.
What are the considerations of a mining company?
A mining company must consider a potential mine’s location, climate, and political conditions along with its content.
