1. Russia leads in diamond production by weight, mining over 40 million carats in 2022, primarily through the state-run company ALROSA, which controls a vast share of the country's diamond resources​
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2. Botswana: Botswana ranks second, producing diamonds with exceptional value, including from the famed Jwaneng mine, known as one of the richest in the world​
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3. Canada: Canada comes in third, with an annual production of 16,249,218 carats, driven by mines like Diavik and Ekati
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4. Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC): The DRC produces 9,908,998 carats annually, making it the fourth-largest diamond-producing country
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5. South Africa: South Africa ranks fifth, with an annual production of 9,660,233 carats
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6. Angola: Angola produces 8,763,309 carats annually, securing its sixth position
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7. Zimbabwe: Zimbabwe's annual diamond production stands at 4,461,450 carats