# Diamond mining (technology) internal name `diamond-mining` · tier 5 (Chemical science pack, [tier 5](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tier/5.md)) HTML page: https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/diamond-mining/ ## Cost 1100 units of (1 × [Chemical science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/chemical-science-pack.md), 2 × [pY science pack 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-2.md), 3 × [Logistic science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/logistic-science-pack.md), 6 × [pY science pack 1](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/py-science-pack-1.md), 10 × [Automation science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/automation-science-pack.md)), 120 s each. ## Requires (2) - [Heavy oil processing - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/heavy-oil-mk02.md) - [Mining machines - Stage 3](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/machines-mk03.md) ## Leads to (2) - [pY science pack](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/py-science-pack-3.md) - [Silicon processing - Stage 2](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/silicon-mk02.md) ## Unlocks (21 recipes) ### Classify diamonds (`class-diamond`) - 7 s · tier 5 - Ingredients: 40 × [Washed diamond](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/washed-diamond.md) - Results: 20 × [Industrial diamond](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/diamond.md), 10 × [Kimberlite residues](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/kimberlite-residue.md) - Made in: Classifier MK 01, Classifier MK 01 (Legacy), Classifier MK 02, Classifier MK 02 (Legacy), Classifier MK 03, Classifier MK 03 (Legacy), Classifier MK 04, Classifier MK 04 (Legacy) - Unlocked by: [Diamond mining](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/diamond-mining.md) ### Crush kimberlite (`crushed-kimberlite`) - 3 s · tier 5 - Ingredients: 10 × [Kimberlite rock](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/kimberlite-rock.md) - Results: 10 × [Crushed kimberlite](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/crushed-kimberlite.md), 3 × [Stone](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stone.md) - Made in: Jaw crusher MK 01, Jaw crusher MK 02, Jaw crusher MK 03, Jaw crusher MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Diamond mining](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/diamond-mining.md) ### Diamond concentrate (`diamond-concentrate`) - 15 s · tier 5 - Ingredients: 100 × [Diamond tailings](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/diamond-tailings.md), 100 × [Soda ash regeneration solution](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/soda-ash.md) - Results: 150 × [Diamond concentrate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/diamond-concentrate.md), 15 × [Diamond rejects](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/diamond-reject.md), 200 × [Muddy sludge](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/muddy-sludge.md) - Made in: Centrifugal pan MK 01, Centrifugal pan MK 02, Centrifugal pan MK 03, Centrifugal pan MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Diamond mining](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/diamond-mining.md) ### Diamond mine (`diamond-mine`) - 1 s · tier 5 - Ingredients: 60 × [Titanium plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/titanium-plate.md), 15 × [Electric engine unit](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/electric-engine-unit.md), 30 × [Iron niobium alloy](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/nbfe-alloy.md), 100 × [Steel plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/steel-plate.md), 30 × [Simple circuit board](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/electronic-circuit.md), 50 × [Advanced small parts](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/small-parts-02.md), 2 × [Mechanical Parts 02](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/mechanical-parts-02.md) - Results: 1 × [Diamond mine](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/diamond-mine.md) - Made in: Burner assembling machine MK 01, Burner assembling machine MK 02, Burner assembling machine MK 03, Automated factory MK 01, Automated factory MK 02, Automated factory MK 03, Automated factory MK 04, Character, Character (flying), Mutagenic infusion, (flying) - Unlocked by: [Diamond mining](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/diamond-mining.md) ### Recrush diamond rejects (`diamond-rejects-recrushing`) - 3 s · tier 5 - Ingredients: 8 × [Diamond rejects](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/diamond-reject.md) - Results: 1.4 × [Kimberlite (grade 2)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/pure-kimberlite-grade2.md) (70% chance of 2), 1 × [Gravel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/gravel.md) (50% chance of 2) - Made in: Secondary crusher MK 01, Secondary crusher MK 02, Secondary crusher MK 03, Secondary crusher MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Diamond mining](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/diamond-mining.md) ### Screening diamond rejects (`diamond-rejects-screening`) - 6 s · tier 5 - Ingredients: 10 × [Diamond rejects](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/diamond-reject.md) - Results: 16 × [Processed rejects](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/processed-rejects.md), 10 × [Sand](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sand.md) - Made in: Automated screener MK 01, Automated screener MK 02, Automated screener MK 03, Automated screener MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Diamond mining](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/diamond-mining.md) ### Diamond tailings (`diamond-tailings`) - 25 s · tier 5 - Ingredients: 100 × [Kimberlite pulp](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/kimberlite-pulp.md), 600 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md) - Results: 200 × [Diamond tailings](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/diamond-tailings.md), 25 × [Kimberlite residues](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/kimberlite-residue.md), 20 × [Diamond concentrate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/diamond-concentrate.md) - Made in: Centrifugal pan MK 01, Centrifugal pan MK 02, Centrifugal pan MK 03, Centrifugal pan MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Diamond mining](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/diamond-mining.md) ### Diamond Wire (`diamond-wire`) - 10 s · tier 5 · productivity modules allowed - Ingredients: 5 × [Stainless steel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/stainless-steel.md), 5 × [Industrial diamond](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/diamond.md), 2 × [Copper plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/copper-plate.md), 3 × [Zinc plate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/zinc-plate.md), 4 × [Silicon carbide](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sic.md), 50 × [Vacuum](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/vacuum.md) - Results: 3 × [Diamond Wire](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/diamond-wire.md) - Made in: High pressure furnace MK 01, High pressure furnace MK 02, High pressure furnace MK 03, High pressure furnace MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Diamond mining](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/diamond-mining.md) ### Diamond water processing (`greasing-1`) - 3 s · tier 5 - Ingredients: 50 × [Diamond water (grade 1)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/jig-grade1.md), 100 × [Slaked lime](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/slacked-lime.md), 25 × [Grease](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/grease.md) - Results: 7 × [Crude diamond](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/crude-diamond.md), 100 × [Muddy sludge](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/muddy-sludge.md) - Made in: Grease table MK 01, Grease table MK 02, Grease table MK 03, Grease table MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Diamond mining](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/diamond-mining.md) ### Diamond water processing (`greasing-2`) - 3 s · tier 5 - Ingredients: 50 × [Diamond water (grade 2)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/jig-grade2.md), 100 × [Tar](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tar.md), 25 × [Grease](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/grease.md) - Results: 5 × [Crude diamond](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/crude-diamond.md), 150 × [Tailings](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tailings.md) - Made in: Grease table MK 01, Grease table MK 02, Grease table MK 03, Grease table MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Diamond mining](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/diamond-mining.md) ### Diamond water processing (`greasing-3`) - 3 s · tier 5 - Ingredients: 50 × [Diamond water (grade 3)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/jig-grade3.md), 100 × [Organic solvent](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/organic-solvent.md), 25 × [Grease](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/grease.md) - Results: 2 × [Crude diamond](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/crude-diamond.md), 200 × [Tailings](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/tailings.md) - Made in: Grease table MK 01, Grease table MK 02, Grease table MK 03, Grease table MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Diamond mining](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/diamond-mining.md) ### Diamond jig concentrate (`jig-diamond-concentrate`) - 8 s · tier 5 - Ingredients: 200 × [Diamond concentrate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/diamond-concentrate.md), 500 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md) - Results: 100 × [Diamond water concentrate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/jig-concentrate.md), 250 × [Muddy sludge](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/muddy-sludge.md) - Made in: Jig concentrator MK 01, Jig concentrator MK 02, Jig concentrator MK 03, Jig concentrator MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Diamond mining](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/diamond-mining.md) ### Jig separation (`jig-separation`) - 10 s · tier 5 - Ingredients: 300 × [Diamond water concentrate](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/jig-concentrate.md) - Results: 100 × [Diamond water (grade 1)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/jig-grade1.md), 100 × [Diamond water (grade 2)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/jig-grade2.md), 100 × [Diamond water (grade 3)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/jig-grade3.md) - Made in: Fluid Separator MK 01, Fluid separator MK 02, Fluid separator MK 03, Fluid separator MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Diamond mining](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/diamond-mining.md) ### Kimberlite pulp (`kimberlite-pulp`) - 10 s · tier 5 - Ingredients: 15 × [Kimberlite (grade 3)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/kimberlite-grade3.md), 100 × [Aromatics](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/aromatics.md), 50 × [Industrial solvent](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/industrial-solvent.md), 25 × [Lime](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/lime.md) - Results: 100 × [Kimberlite pulp](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/kimberlite-pulp.md) - Made in: Mixer MK 01, Mixer MK 02, Mixer MK 03, Mixer MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Diamond mining](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/diamond-mining.md) ### Recrush kimberlite rejects (`kimberlite-recrushing`) - 5 s · tier 5 - Ingredients: 20 × [Kimberlite rejects](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/kimberlite-rejects.md) - Results: 1 × [Crushed kimberlite](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/crushed-kimberlite.md), 1 × [Gravel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/gravel.md) - Made in: Secondary crusher MK 01, Secondary crusher MK 02, Secondary crusher MK 03, Secondary crusher MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Diamond mining](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/diamond-mining.md) ### Wash kimberlite (`kimberlite-washing`) - 5 s · tier 5 - Ingredients: 5 × [Kimberlite (grade 1)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/kimberlite-grade2.md), 100 × [Water](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/water.md) - Results: 5 × [Kimberlite (grade 3)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/kimberlite-grade3.md), 0.6 × [Kimberlite (grade 2)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/pure-kimberlite-grade2.md) (60% chance), 100 × [Muddy sludge](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/muddy-sludge.md), 10 × [Sand](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/sand.md) - Made in: Washer MK 01, Washer MK 02, Washer MK 03, Washer MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Diamond mining](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/diamond-mining.md) ### Recrush pure kimberlite (grade 2) (`pure-kimberlite-recrushing`) - 5 s · tier 5 - Ingredients: 3 × [Kimberlite (grade 2)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/pure-kimberlite-grade2.md) - Results: 2 × [Kimberlite (grade 3)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/kimberlite-grade3.md), 1 × [Gravel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/gravel.md) - Made in: Secondary crusher MK 01, Secondary crusher MK 02, Secondary crusher MK 03, Secondary crusher MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Diamond mining](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/diamond-mining.md) ### Rejects separation (`rejects-separation`) - 2 s · tier 5 - Ingredients: 20 × [Processed rejects](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/processed-rejects.md) - Results: 3 × [Limestone](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/limestone.md), 6 × [Chromite sand](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/chromite-sand.md), 0.6 × [Industrial diamond](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/diamond.md) (60% chance) - Made in: Solid separator MK 01, Solid separator MK 02, Solid separator MK 03, Solid separator MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Diamond mining](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/diamond-mining.md) ### Screening kimberlite (`screening-kimberlite`) - 5 s · tier 5 - Ingredients: 10 × [Crushed kimberlite](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/crushed-kimberlite.md) - Results: 4 × [Kimberlite rejects](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/kimberlite-rejects.md), 5 × [Kimberlite (grade 1)](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/kimberlite-grade2.md) - Made in: Automated screener MK 01, Automated screener MK 02, Automated screener MK 03, Automated screener MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Diamond mining](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/diamond-mining.md) ### Screening kimberlite residues (`screening-kimberlite-residue`) - 10 s · tier 5 - Ingredients: 10 × [Kimberlite residues](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/kimberlite-residue.md) - Results: 8 × [Diamond rejects](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/diamond-reject.md), 2 × [Gravel](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/gravel.md) - Made in: Automated screener MK 01, Automated screener MK 02, Automated screener MK 03, Automated screener MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Diamond mining](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/diamond-mining.md) ### Wash crude diamonds (`washing-crude`) - 7 s · tier 5 - Ingredients: 100 × [Sulfuric acid](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/sulfuric-acid.md), 20 × [Crude diamond](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/crude-diamond.md) - Results: 10 × [Washed diamond](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/item/washed-diamond.md), 120 × [Muddy sludge](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/fluid/muddy-sludge.md) - Made in: Washer MK 01, Washer MK 02, Washer MK 03, Washer MK 04 - Unlocked by: [Diamond mining](https://factorio.kalzumeus.com/tech/diamond-mining.md)