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- Title
MINING DIAMONDS IN THE CANADIAN ARCTIC: THE DIAVIK MINE.
- Authors
Shigley, James E.; Shor, Russell; Padua, Pedro; Breeding, Christopher M.; Shirey, Steven B.; Ashbury, Douglas
- Abstract
The Diavik mine, located in the Archean-age Slave geologic province in northern Canada, is one of the world's preeminent sources of gem diamonds. Since mining operations began in 2003, it has produced over 100 million carats of diamonds. This article will review the discovery, development, and operation of the mine, which is situated in a remote subarctic setting in the Northwest Territories. Four kimberlite pipes occur in close proximity—three are being exploited, while the fourth will be brought into production in 2018. Diavik is now expected to operate through 2024; upon closure, the equipment, buildings, and infrastructure will be removed and the land returned as closely as possible to its original condition. INSETS: BOX A: THE SLAVE CRATON: AN ANCIENT REMNANT OF EAR;BOX B: AGES OF THE DIAVIK DIAMONDS AND RELATIONSHI.
- Subjects
DIAMOND mining; DIAVIK Diamond Mines Inc.; EKATI Diamond Mine (Company); KIMBERLITE eruptions; MINES &; mineral resources -- Social aspects
- Publication
Gems & Gemology, 2016, Vol 52, Issue 2, p104
- ISSN
0016-626X
- Publication type
Article
- DOI
10.5741/fgems.52.2.104