Diamond

"Why do you think I know anything about diamonds? Just because of my name?! Fuck you!"

Diamond Drop (Mayor of Telos)

Introduction

One of the many legal runs that you can do on the island of Altis is diamond mining. diamonds is a mineral that is found in the ground and can be processed into and sold as cut gems. This is a good “mid-game” run as its payout is the second highest of all the legal runs and enough for medium to large scale operations that can be increased with possession of a Worker’s Protection License.

Starting the Run

Before you begin, it is a good idea to check the market value of diamonds via the Y menu to ensure you are not doing this run when diamond is a low price to maximize profits. To begin this run you will need a pickaxe in your virtual inventory. You can purchase one at any market or gas station. Once you have made your way to the diamond mine marked on the map you can begin harvesting using the windows key. You can speed up the harvesting process by moving around. Once you have collected your desired amount of (name), you will need to process them to sell it.

Processing

Once you have made your way to the diamond processing marked on the map, you can begin processing by scroll wheeling on the device located inside the building. It takes a long time to process so be prepared as you can be very vulnerable. Once you have processed all your goods, you can make your way to the diamond trader.

Selling

After making your way to the diamond trader, you can sell your items. Make sure to deposit your money at the nearest atm before you begin any other activities.