
Inside Marange diamond mines —
Some experts believe the Marange diamond fields in eastern Zimbabwe are among the largest discovery of diamonds in generations.

Inside Marange diamond mines —
Vehicles moving earth in a mine owned by Marange Resources, one of the four companies operating in the area.

Inside Marange diamond mines —
Diamonds are being sorted in a glass case. Marange Resources says no human beings are allowed to touch the diamonds during the extraction process.

Inside Marange diamond mines —
Three plants of Marange Resources produce a minimum of 200,000 carats every month, according to its mining manager.

Inside Marange diamond mines —
Two local workers at a diamond mine owned by Marange Resources in Zimbabwe.

Inside Marange diamond mines —
The diamond mines in Marange are kept under tight security to avoid theft.

Inside Marange diamond mines —
The Marketplace Africa team, along with host Robyn Curnow (pictured), gained exclusive access to the diamond fields after weeks of negotiations.