Tag Archives: mining

Ekati development could extend mine life by 20 years

October 25, 2013

Dominion Diamond Corp., has filed for a new land use permit and water licence to develop the Jay-Cardinal Project that could extend the Ekati Mine’s life by 10 to 20 years.

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Feds approve Gahcho Kué diamond mine

October 23, 2013

Canada’s Gahcho Kué diamond mine is one step closer to production, now that the federal government has given its go-ahead.

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Core results look promising: Kennady Diamonds

August 27, 2013

Kennady Diamonds says the recovery of three stones from the Kennady North Project is encouraging.

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Stornoway gets government go-ahead for Renard

July 17, 2013

Construction of the Renard diamond project will move forward now that it’s received a positive environmental assessment decision.

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100-carat diamond found at LetÅ¡eng

June 27, 2013

Gem Diamonds has recovered a 100-carat white diamond from the LetÅ¡eng mine in Lesotho.

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Rio Tinto scraps sale of diamondÂ unit

June 24, 2013

A little more than a year after announcing it may be getting out of the diamond business, Rio Tinto now says it is taking itself off the market.

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Rio opens Argyle’s underground mine

May 2, 2013

Rio Tinto has opened the underground diamond mine at Argyle, extending its life until at least 2020.

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Dominion completes Ekati purchase

April 11, 2013

The deal for Dominion Diamond Corp. to buy the Ekati Diamond Mine from BHP Billiton is now complete.

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Regulatory approval received for Ekati sale

April 1, 2013

The federal and Northwest Territories governments have approved the sale of the Ekati Diamond Mine to Dominion Diamond Corp., the company says.

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Stornoway completes Renard 65 bulk sample

February 25, 2013

Recovery of a bulk sample from Stornoway Diamond’s Renard diamond project is complete and valuation is scheduled to take place shortly in Antwerp.

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