De Beers Canada Mining Inc

De Beers gains patch on Baffin Island

News that the Canadian exploration division of De Beers has tied up more than 28,000 sq. km in prospecting permits across northern Baffin Island could put the spotlight on Twin Mining’s (TWG-T) Jackso…


Underground plan extends life of Argyle diamond mine

Despite the distinction of being the largest producer of diamonds by volume, churning out around one-quarter of the world’s supply, the Argyle mine accounts for an estimated market share of only 6% by…


Majescor raises funds to explore in Quebec

With diamond fever gripping Quebec, Majescor Resources (MAJ-V) has raised $900,000 from two private placements brokered by Dundee Securities.The private placements grossed $500,000 from the sale of 83…


De Beers CanadaWinter drilling at the Victor project in northern Ontario.

FPO De Beers looks to trim costs at Victor

Despite mixed results from a study of the Victor diamond project in the James Bay Lowlands of Ontario, De Beers Canada says it intends to proceed with a prefeasibility study.Few details of the scoping…


AK claims yield more diamonds (October 01, 2001)

A total of 1,665 carats of diamonds have been recovered from sample concentrates from the Hearne and 5034 kimberlite pipes on the AK claims in the Northwest Territories.Drilling by De Beers Canada, a …



Ashton discovers kimberlite south of Coronation Bay

A decision by Northern Empire Minerals (NEM-V) to fund its share of drilling on the Kikerk Lake diamond joint-venture project has paid off with the discovery of a new kimberlite body, dubbed Potentill…


Knife pipe pegged at 6 ha

Based on the results of delineation drilling, together with ground geophysical data, the Knife kimberlite pipe in Nunavut is estimated to comprise a surface area of 6 ha.During spring drilling, the Ca…



Rough sales hurt by slowdown

In the first half of 2001, sales of rough gem diamonds by the Diamond Trading Co. (DTC), the marketing arm of De Beers, were hampered by a slowdown in the global economy, particularly in the U.S., whi…


Diamondex uncovers kimberlite at King

Diamondex Resources (DSP-V) is adding a third rig to its wholly owned King property in the Northwest Territories, where a $2.7-million program is testing a possible downdip extension of the Snap Lake …



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