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Sable pipe could extend Ekati Mine to 2033
Dominion Diamond Corp. Sept. 10 released the results of a preliminary economic assessment for the Sable kimberlite pipe deposit located within the core zone of the Ekati diamond property in... — Updated 1/6/2022
Mining Explorers 2016: Dominion Diamond Corp.
Dominion Diamond Corp. sorts and sells diamonds it receives through its substantial interests in the world-class Ekati and Diavik mines in Northwest Territories about 300 kilometers (190 miles) north of Yellowknife. The company operates the Ekati D... — Updated 2/3/2018
Mining Explorers 2016: North Arrow Minerals Inc.
North Arrow Minerals Inc. has seven diamond exploration projects in Canada - Qilalugaq, Mel and Luxx in Nunavut; Lac de Gras and Redemption in Northwest Territories; Pikoo in Saskatchewan; and Timiskaming in Ontario. In March, North Arrow launched... — Updated 2/3/2018
Mining Explorers 2016: Unlocking NWT's potential
While most mining jurisdictions have seen sharp drops in mineral exploration spending, such investments in Northwest Territories has largely held steady at about C$100 million annually during the... — Updated 2/3/2018
Mining Explorers 2016: Unlocking mineral potential in NWT
As the summer’s midnight sun gives way to aurora-filled winter night skies, seasons are once again changing in Canada’s Northwest Territories. And, much like the seasons, our resource ind... — Updated 2/3/2018
Dominion decides to move HQ to Calgary
Dominion Diamond Corp. Nov. 7 announced plans to relocate its corporate office from Yellowknife, Northwest Territories to Calgary, Alberta. This relocation will impact roughly 100 of the company's... — Updated 11/13/2016
Exceptional diamond, plant restarts at Ekati
Dominion Diamond Corp. Sept. 22 reported the restart of the process plant at its Ekati Mine and the sale of an exceptional diamond recovered at the Northwest Territories operation. The Ekati... — Updated 10/2/2016
Silver Range nabs two Nunavut gold projects
Silver Range Resources Ltd. Aug. 23 said it has acquired two new gold projects, Happy Thought and Grumpy, near a new proposed road in western Nunavut. In July, the Nunavut government and the... — Updated 8/28/2016
Fire forces shutdown of Ekati's production for next three months
Dominion Diamond Corp. June 27 said the processing plant at its Ekati diamond mine in Northwest Territories is out of operation due to a June 23 fire. The blaze was quickly extinguished and all... — Updated 7/3/2016
Ekati expansion project gets NWT approval
Dominion Diamond Corp. May 20 reported that Northwest Territories Minister of Lands Robert McLeod has approved the Jay project at the Ekati diamond mine, subject to the measures described in the... — Updated 5/29/2016
Study indicates Sable can extend Ekati Mine to 2033
Dominion Diamond Corp. Feb. 22 reported positive results of a pre-feasibility study for mining the Sable kimberlite pipe located 17 kilometers (10.5 miles) north-northwest of the existing Ekati... — Updated 2/28/2016
North Arrow sells Redemption royalties
North Arrow Minerals Inc. Jan. 25 reported an agreement has been reached to sell royalty interests in its Redemption diamond project to Umgeni Holdings International Ltd. for C$800,000. Redemption... — Updated 1/31/2016
Mining Explorers 2015: NWT exploration dips sharply
Mineral exploration spending in Northwest Territories dipped sharply in 2015. While the final numbers are not in, Natural Resources Canada predicts exploration and deposit appraisal expenditures in... — Updated 11/1/2015
Mining Explorers 2015: Dominion Diamond Corp.
DDC.TO: TSX Chairman: Robert Gannicott Chief Executive Officer: Brendan Bell Chief Operating Officer: Chantal Lavoie Dominion Diamond Corp. mines rough diamonds at the Ekati and Diavik mines, both located in Northwest Territories about 300... — Updated 11/1/2015
Mining Explorers 2015: North Arrow Minerals Inc.
NAR: TSX.V Chairman: D. Grenville Thomas President and CEO: Kenneth Armstrong Advisor: Eira Thomas North Arrow Minerals Inc. has seven diamond exploration projects in Canada - Qilalugaq, Mel and Luxx in Nunavut; Lac de Gras and Redemption in Northw... — Updated 11/1/2015
Sable pipe could extend Ekati Mine to 2033
Dominion Diamond Corp. Sept. 10 released the results of a preliminary economic assessment for the Sable kimberlite pipe deposit located within the core zone of the Ekati diamond property in... — Updated 9/20/2015
Dominion mines 5.7M carats in 2014
Dominion Diamond Corp. Feb. 23 reported annual production results for the Ekati and Diavik diamond mines in Northwest Territories. For the year ending Jan. 31, the company's Ekati mine produced... — Updated 3/1/2015
Diamonds remain territory's best friend
Thanks to recent progress in development of several major projects in 2014, the outlook for diamond mining in Northwest Territories is suddenly a lot brighter. This is especially good news for the territory's mining industry, which is largely... — Updated 12/21/2014
Mining Explorers 2014: Revitalizing the future of mining
The mining industry has been a pillar of the Northwest Territories' economy for more than 80 years. A strategic approach to manage resources in the territory is creating a new investment climate and opportunities for responsible resource... — Updated 11/2/2014
Mining Explorers 2014: Diamonds draw industry interest
After ushering in devolution in concert with implementing the first phase of a well-reasoned mineral development strategy, the Northwest Territories is eager to attract new mineral resource investment in 2014 in hopes of building on an uptick in... — Updated 11/2/2014
Mining Explorers 2014: Dominion Diamond Corp.
DDC: TSX / NYSE Chairman and CEO: Robert Gannicott Chief Operating Officer: Chantal Lavoie Executive Vice President, Community Affairs: Brendan Bell Dominion Diamond Corporation mines rough diamonds at the Ekati and Diavik mines, both located in No... — Updated 11/2/2014
Mining Explorers 2014: North Arrow Minerals Inc.
NAR: TSX.V Chairman: D. Grenville Thomas President and CEO: Ken Armstrong Advisor: Eira Thomas North Arrow Minerals Inc. has seven diamond exploration projects in Canada - Qilalugaq, Mel and Luxx in Nunavut; Lac de Gras and Redemption in Northwest... — Updated 11/2/2014
Incentives spur exploration projects
The Government of Northwest Territories has implemented a new Mining Incentive Program that was oversubscribed by midyear, with strong interest shown by companies and prospectors in the Northwest Territories and across Canada. "The Mining... — Updated 9/28/2014
Explorers' hunt for diamonds heats up
Diamonds exploration heated up in the Northwest Territories in 2014 as more and more companies mounted campaigns aimed at identifying the next big discovery in a region that has already produced three operating diamond mines and one well-advanced... — Updated 9/28/2014
Mining Explorers 2013: Looking ahead - Land of opportunity
Northwest Territories is a land filled with vast mineral potential, rich in both resources and opportunity. Industry interest in this potential continues to rise and the Government of the Northwest Territories is actively working to ensure... — Updated 11/3/2013