Tag Archives: Northwest Territories

New kimberlite pipe enters production at Gahcho Kué May 3, 2018 De Beers’ Gahcho Kué diamond mine has expanded its resources with the start of mining operations in Hearne Pit, the second of the mine’s three kimberlite pipes. + Read More

Mountain Province Diamonds finalizes Kennady acquisition April 13, 2018 Gahcho Kué co-owner Mountain Province Diamonds and Toronto-based producer Kennady Diamonds have finalized their proposed merger. + Read More

Mountain Province/Kennady combination approved by shareholders April 10, 2018 The proposed merger of Kennady Diamonds and Mountain Province Diamonds has been approved by the vast majority of both companies’ shareholders. + Read More

Gahcho Kué on track for strong 2018 March 27, 2018 Gahcho Kué Mine’s first year in production has ended successfully, according to results announced by Mountain Province Diamonds. + Read More

Belgian royals explore Canadian diamond mining process March 20, 2018 A recent visit to Canada from Belgium’s King Filip and Queen Mathilde highlighted the value of the diamond trading relationship between the two countries. + Read More

Gahcho Kué partners seek to bring in Kennady Diamonds properties March 16, 2018 De Beers Group and Mountain Province Diamonds have signed a nonbinding memorandum of understanding discussing the possibility of incorporating Kennady Diamonds-owned properties into the Gahcho Kué joint venture. + Read More

Northwest Territories honoured for responsible diamond development March 14, 2018 The government of the Northwest Territories is one of two honourees that will be recognized at this year’s Diamonds Do Good Awards in Las Vegas. + Read More

New article series recognizes women in the diamond industry March 8, 2018 The Diamond Producers Association is celebrating International Women’s Day by releasing a series of articles by and about women in the diamond industry. + Read More

De Beers Canada funds scholarships for female STEM students February 27, 2018 De Beers Canada has launched the first four scholarships in a $639,000 initiative to support female students in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) programs. + Read More

Canadian mines drive De Beers financial results February 23, 2018 De Beers Group has released its preliminary financial results for 2017, with a number of changes attributed to developments in its Canadian mines—in particular, Gahcho Kué. + Read More