What happens if the N.W.T.'s diamond mines close early?

The N.W.T. has been bracing for its diamond mines to close for years, but recent announcements from two of the three ...

Struggling diamond industry means 'very difficult time for northerners,' says N.W.T. industry minister

N.W.T.'s Industry Minister Caitlin Cleveland says it's vital for the territory to diversify its economy, amid uncertainty ...
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Burgundy halts mining at Canadian diamond mine

Burgundy Diamond Mines is laying off several hundred employees as it is temporarily suspending mining at the Point Lake open pit, part of two operations at the Ekati diamond mine in the Northwest ...
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Ekati Diamond Mine gets $115M federal loan, avoids bankruptcy

Ekati Diamond Mine is getting a a $115 million loan from the Canadian government to continue operations at the mine and protect jobs, its owner announced Thursday. Jeremy King, CEO of Australia-based ...