Sep 2018
Mine Restart for Diamond in Canada
Renard mine completed its ramp‑up, increasing Canadian diamond supply.
Canada production
Mined Diamond
Market intelligence
Relevant Events
Mar 2017
Mine Opening for Diamond in Canada
Gahcho Kué mine began commercial production, adding a new source of Canadian diamond output.
10 Apr 2013
Ownership Change for Diamond in Canada
Dominion Diamond Corp. acquired 80% stake in Ekati Diamond Mine, shifting ownership of Canadian diamond asset.
1 Aug 2010
Mine Restart for Diamond in Canada
Shear Minerals Ltd. acquired the Jericho Diamond Mine and intended to restart operations after a 2008 shutdown, potentially increasing output.
31 Dec 2007
Reserve Revision for Diamond in Canada
Ekati Diamond Mine updated its reserves to 60.3 Mt of ore containing 54.3 million carats, extending projected mine life to 25 years.
31 Dec 2007
Reserve Revision for Diamond in Canada
Diavik Diamond Mine revised reserves to 24.5 Mt of ore with 81.7 million carats, projecting mine life 16–22 years.
30 Nov 2007
Mine Expansion for Diamond in Canada
Diavik announced approval of underground mining phase, with open‑pit to cease in 2012 and underground production to begin in 2009.
1 Jan 2005
Mine Opening for Diamond in Canada
Snap Lake project is expected to commence production in 2005, expanding Canadian diamond mining capacity.
1 Jan 2003
Mine Opening for Diamond in Canada
Diavik project is expected to commence production in 2003, adding 6-8 million carats per year to Canadian output.
1 Jan 2001
Other for Diamond in Canada
Ekati Mine completed its third full year of operation in 2001, maintaining Canadian diamond production.
2000
Other for Diamond in Canada
Diavik Diamond Mines received permits and regulatory approval in 2000 and began site infrastructure development and project construction, initiating a new Canadian diamond mine.
2000
Ownership Change for Diamond in Canada
De Beers Canada Mining Inc. acquired the Snap Lake diamond project in 2000, consolidating ownership and advancing the Canadian underground mine.
31 Dec 1999
Mine Opening for Diamond in Canada
Canada's Ekati Mine completed its first full year of diamond production in 1999, contributing to global supply.
31 Dec 1999
Project Delay for Diamond in Canada
Diavik diamond mine development delayed in 1999 because of slow permitting, postponing its anticipated 2003 start.
1 Jan 1997
Regulatory Change for Diamond in Canada
Canadian authorities granted final approvals for construction of the first gem-quality diamond mine in the Northwest Territories, enabling future production.
No events match the selected year.