GGL Diamond Corp. has been informed by Kennecott Canada Exploration Inc. of its intentions to conduct a ground gravity survey on the CH Project Area about 250 kilometers north of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories. In February, GGL and Kennecott signed an Exploration and Option Agreement which gives Kennecott the sole and exclusive right and option to [...]
Diavik Issues Sustainable Development Report
Diavik Diamond Mines Inc. has released its 2008 Annual Sustainable Development Report. In addition to background information about Diavik, the report highlights the company’s many initiatives towards economic prosperity, social well-being, and environmental protection – the three key pillars of sustainable development. Highlights in the Diavik 2008 report include: • An overview of the company’s work [...]
7.99 Carat Diamond Found on Non-Core Forest Gate Asset
Forest Gate Resources Inc. say that co-owners of a non-core asset have recovered a 7.99 carat diamond from their K122 Pipe portion in the Taurus kimberlite cluster located near Prince Albert, Saskatchewan. The co-owners of the K122 kimberlite pipe from which the diamond was discovered are Newmont Mining Corp. of Canada Ltd., Toronto and Shore [...]
JVC Revises Guidelines Regarding Sale and Marketing of Diamonds
Jewellers Vigilance Canada has revised the Canadian guidelines with respect to the sale and marketing of diamonds, gemstones and pearls. The guide is available here.
Tsodilo Raises C$231,970
Tsodilo Resources Limited has closed a private placement to raise proceeds to the company of C$231,970. Proceeds from this financing will be added to the company’s working capital. Tsodilo Resources Limited is an international diamond exploration company engaged in the search for economic kimberlites at its Newdico (Pty) Limited and Gcwihaba Resources (Pty) Limited projects [...]
Ian Smillie Leaves PAC
Ian Smillie, Research Coordinator with Partnership Africa Canada, has decided to leave his position at the end of July, 2009. Ian has worked on the conflict diamonds issue with PAC since 1998 and has represented PAC in the Kimberley Process from the beginning. He was one of the architects of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme, [...]
2008 Socio-Economic Results Released for Snap Lake Mine
De Beers Canada Inc. has released its 2008 Snap Lake Mine Socio-Economic Report summarizing the company’s contribution to the economic, social and cultural well-being of the Northwest Territories. Highlights in the report include: • Another $295.9 million spent in 2008, bringing the company’s investment on Snap Lake’s construction and operations to $1.235 billion at the [...]