Diavik Diamond Mine

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Company Name
Diavik Diamond Mine
Company Type
Private
Industry
Mining
Founded
2003
Headquarters
Canada
Area Served
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Key People
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Revenue
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Number of Employees
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Products
Diamonds
Website
http://www.diavik.ca/
Company Email
diavik@riotinto.com
Address
Diavik Diamond Mine #300 Northwest Tower 5201
Subsidiaries
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Company Overview

Diavik Diamond Mine is a high value diamond mining operation located in Canada Northwest Territories under UK headquartered ownership. The mine combines open pit and underground extraction methods engineered for Arctic environmental conditions. It produces high quality gem diamonds that are marketed internationally. State of the art processing facilities ensure efficient recovery and sorting of stones. Through advanced logistics planning and seasonal transport coordination, Diavik maintains strong integration within the global diamond industry.

Company History

Diavik Diamond Mine was discovered in the 1990s and officially commenced production in 2003 in Canada Northwest Territories.

Development involved advanced engineering solutions to operate in remote Arctic conditions, combining open pit and underground mining methods.

Through the 2010s and 2020s, Diavik remained a key contributor to the global diamond industry under UK headquartered ownership.

Areas of Operation

Operational Scope and Regional Presence: Diavik Diamond Mine is situated on Lac de Gras in the Northwest Territories, Canada, approximately 300 kilometers northeast of Yellowknife. The region is part of a prolific diamond bearing geological province known for kimberlite pipe formations. Operating in a remote Arctic environment, the mine integrates advanced engineering solutions to manage extreme climatic conditions. The geographic isolation defines specialized planning for workforce logistics and environmental stewardship.

Infrastructure includes underground mining systems, open pit phases, advanced diamond processing plants, and secure recovery facilities. Seasonal ice roads provide heavy equipment transport during winter months, while year round air transport supports personnel and high value shipments. Strict security protocols and sorting facilities ensure compliance with global diamond certification systems. Export logistics connect the mine to international diamond trading centers.

The Arctic location offers a unique strategic geographic advantage through access to high grade deposits within a controlled and low density operating environment. Though remote, structured logistics planning ensures export reliability. Primary Mining Regions include the Lac de Gras diamond district in the Northwest Territories, strengthening its integration within the global gemstone and luxury goods markets.

Recent Activities

2024: Diavik Diamond Mine sustained production levels in the Northwest Territories of Canada, supported by underground mining optimization and processing plant efficiency enhancements. Diamond recovery systems maintained high quality output for international markets.

Logistics planning for Arctic conditions ensured reliable seasonal supply routes and secure export channels. Air transport coordination strengthened shipment security and global market integration.

2025: Focus areas include site sustainability programs, environmental management compliance, and structured resource planning to support continued contribution to the global diamond industry.

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