The true cost of DIAMONDS

A father?

What’s a diamond worth?

TWO hands?A hand?A population’s water supply?

Diamonds

Diamonds

Diamonds

Diamonds

Diamonds Diamonds

DiodesAbrasivesCoating for filesJewelry (1 ton of every 5)Cutting and engraving (blades)

USA ‘s Diamonds

Diamonds are a girl’s best friend..

But not the environment’sMining and acidWaste DisposalLeechingGround water pollution

Cultural Consequences

Conflict diamonds Mining safety

Industry says• Exploration

The environmental impact of the land exploration involved in diamond mining is minimizedin several ways:

• Vehicle tracks are reused• Minimal amounts of soil are cleared during

drilling and sampling• Topsoil from exploration sites is refilled and

replaced

• Less mining where its okay• None in unsafe areas (war zones)• More production ( of course not too

much ) of conflict free diamonds.• Replenishing nutrients and soil post

mining• Controlled environment for runoff

(filtration system )

opinion