2010




A major gamble

There’s something about the allure of diamonds that tempts even the most conservative of mining companies. Since the unexpected discovery of the rich Ekati deposits in the Northwest Territories 20…






Diamonds North tests Beluga-3

At a cost of around $1.5 million, Diamonds North’s (DDN-V) summer exploration program at its flagship Amaruk property, in Nunavut, wasn’t an extensive one. But even so, the work, which…


Lucara on a roll at Mothae, AK6

With the start of test mining at its Mothae diamond operation in June, and a positive feasibility for the development-stage AK6 joint-venture project released the same month, momentum was already…



Birks' senior VP John Orrico helps actress Allie MacDonald with a 75-carat rough diamond necklace made with gems from De Beers' Victor mine, in Ontario. Credit: Birks & Mayors.

Birks showcases Victor diamonds

Located in the James Bay lowlands of Ontario, De Beers Canada’s Victor mine is known for known for exceptionally high-quality, high-value diamonds. Although the grade at Victor is only roughly…


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