[Image Courtesy: Ruslan Akhmetsaphin, ALROSA, Mining.com] While it is known that majority of diamond mines are depleting fast and nearing their end of life with a dwindling rough supply in past few years, recent news stories may give an impression that enough traction is happening that may lead to increase in global mined diamond production. However, a look at the comprehensive scenario may form a differing interpretation. Let’s first consider the various events happening wit