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The Ekati Diamond Mine is Canada's first underground diamond operation, located in the Lac de Gras, around 300 km from Yellowknife. Exploration first started in 1981 but officially opened in October 1998.
17 paź 2023 · The discovery and mining of Canadian diamonds tell the story of the human spirit overcoming nearly insurmountable odds. The Northwest Territories, where most of these diamonds are found, have a subarctic to polar climate.
Maple Leaf Diamonds™, a Canadian Diamond brand since 2001, combines Canadian diamonds with the art of jewellery design and Canadian Certified Gold. Our over 55 years of expertise and superb craftsmanship culminates in beautiful and timeless jewellery piece.
2 cze 2021 · Canada’s diamonds are predominantly mined in the Northwest Territories (NWT), which encompasses 40% of Canada’s landmass. There are currently four working diamond mines in Canada, three in the NWT – the Ekati, Diavik and Gahcho Kué mines – and the Renard diamond mine in Quebec.
24 lis 2008 · It was 1991, and he had found a kimberlite pipe (buried under 30 feet of glaciated sediment) with a concentration of 68 carats per 100 tons — the first Canadian diamonds ever found.
Diamonds in Canada. This article chronicles the discovery of primary diamond deposits throughout Canada, whose increasing supply of rough stones will have a growing impact on the world diamond industry. B. A. Kjarsgaard and A.A. Levinson Sep 1, 2002
12 cze 2022 · The Canadian diamond mining industry has since grown significantly to become the world’s 3rd largest rough diamond producer. In 2019, Canadian diamond production accounted for 13.5% by volume and 12.5% by value of worldwide production, with Canadian diamond exports valued at $2.19 billion.
