Science & space ChroniXThey Drained a Lake to Mine Diamonds 💎 #megaprojects #engineering #mining

They Drained a Lake to Mine Diamonds 💎 #megaprojects #engineering #mining

Long-form1:16EducationPublished Sep 18, 2026, 5:20 AM · 4w ago

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Description

At Canada’s Diavik Diamond Mine, engineers built massive barriers in Lac de Gras, pumped out billions of litres of water, excavated enormous open pits and later mined underground — all to reach diamond-bearing kimberlite beneath the lake.

Details

Published: Sep 18, 2026, 5:20 AM
Length: 1:16 (76 s)
Format: Long-form
Category: Education
Audio language: EN
Quality: HD
Captions: No
Made for kids: No
Licensed content: No
Video ID: o7hG5aPNNbU

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