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The history of diamond mining dates back thousands of years, 

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with evidence of diamond mining in India dating back to the 4th century BC. Over the centuries, diamond mining has played a significant role in the global economy  

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The earliest known diamond mines were in India, where diamonds were discovered and mined from riverbeds and alluvial deposits. 

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The diamonds were highly prized and used for ornamental purposes, as well as for their perceived mystical and healing properties. 

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Diamonds were traded throughout the ancient world, with India remaining the primary source of diamonds until the 18th century.

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In the late 19th century, diamonds were discovered in South Africa, 

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In the late 19th century, diamonds were discovered in South Africa, leading to a diamond rush that would transform the country. 

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The discovery of diamonds in South Africa coincided with the industrial revolution and the rise of diamond cutting and polishing technology, leading to an explosion in demand for diamonds.

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The De Beers Mining Company was established in 1888 by Cecil Rhodes, a British entrepreneur and imperialist. De Beers became the dominant force in the diamond industry,  

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The diamond industry has not been without controversy, with the term “conflict diamonds” referring to diamonds that are mined in war zones and sold to finance armed conflict against governments. 

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