Diamond Mine

• Jobs hang in the balance as Ekati diamond mine in N.W.T. closing early

  Canada's diamond mines were never going to operate forever, but the industry's decline has been accelerated by the growing popularity of lab-grown diamonds and U.S. tariffs.

  Economy

  Jul 15
  
• Military jumpers recount daring rescue at plane crash site northeast of Yellowknife

  Military members tell their story of what it was like to rescue victims of a December plane crash in a remote area of the Northwest Territories.

  Canada

  Jan 5, 2024
  
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• Stornoway Diamonds to lay off 425 workers as operations halt at Quebec mine

  The price of rough diamonds -- unpolished, uncut stones -- has plummeted over the past 18 months, falling by nearly a third since March 2022 to lows not seen in years.

  Economy

  Oct 27, 2023
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• Dominion Diamond proposes transaction to exit CCAA status, reopen Ekati mine

  According to court documents, Dominion had revenue from diamond sales of about US$528 million in 2019 and employed 634 people at Ekati before the pandemic.

  Canada

  May 22, 2020
• Proposed diamond mine opposed by Sask. First Nations

  Several Saskatchewan First Nations said a proposed diamond mine infringes on their rights and will have a negative impact on treaty land.

  Canada

  Oct 26, 2018
• Proposed diamond mine near Prince Albert, Sask. receives environmental approval

  Star Diamond receives environmental approval from the Saskatchewan government to proceed with a diamond mine project east of Prince Albert.

  Economy

  Oct 25, 2018
• Quick Facts: Canada’s diamond industry

  De Beers opens Gahcho Kue, its third diamond mine in Canada, on Tuesday. Here are a few quick facts about the industry.

  Consumer

  Sep 19, 2016