Challenges

Diamonds are found in some of the world’s most far-flung, isolated, and inaccessible regions. And, depending on where they come from, the stones differ vastly in quantity, size, and quality. 

Most commercial diamonds come from open-pit and underground mining of geological structures called kimberlite pipes. These funnel-like tubes of rock extend far into the depths of the earth.

A variety of methods can be used to extract diamonds, and many involve removing large quantities of soil from the earth. In these days of environmental awareness and focus on cost-cutting, recovering the greatest quantity of stones with the least amount of other-material-moving is a challenge that responsible diamond miners are constantly working to address.

Clearly, today’s modern diamond miners need proven process equipment and system designs in order to maximize plant utilization, protect the product's security, and minimize damage.

The right tools and strategies can help address issues with project site location, climate, water, discharge, and environmental stewardship. Conserving energy, finding efficiency in the flow sheet, embracing automation and new, more effective equipment and methods can all help make marked contributions to the bottom line.