THE WORLD ’ S LARGEST DIAMOND MINE
Furthermore , the deposit contains methane manifestations , which requires additional industrial safety measures . Udachny underground mine is equipped with the air analyzing systems in the workings responding to the excess gas level . Electric drive machinery is used in the working instead of diesel machinery to minimize the risk of fire .”
Along with the transition , ALROSA has several other new pipes scheduled for the start of mining operations in the future , including re-commissioning of the Mir mine .
Although the project was completed in 2001 , ALROSA has further development of the deposit through underground mining .
“ In 2012 , it was decided not to rush launching the mine at its design capacity of one million tons of ore per year , and to focus on the creation of the most effective drainage system to ensure the stable operation of Mir in the years ahead ,” said Kozenko .
“ Nevertheless , diamond mining at Mir is underway .”
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