Diamond rushes

Diamond rushes refer to periods when large numbers of people flock to specific areas seeking to find diamonds, often driven by discoveries of valuable deposits. These booms are typically spurred by news or rumors of significant finds, leading to a surge of prospectors, miners, and entrepreneurs hoping to strike it rich. Such rushes can rapidly transform regions, with temporary mining settlements emerging and then often declining once easy-to-access resources are exhausted. Historically notable examples include the Kimberly Diamond Rush in South Africa and the Kimberley diamond rush in the 19th century.