Diavik

Diavik is Canada’s largest gold mine and has been operated by Rio Tinto since its opening in 2003. Photo: Rio Tinto
AMERICAS

Coroner confirms six fatalities following Rio Tinto plane crash

The chief coroner for NWT said one person survived the crash and was transported to hospital

24 January 2024

 Finding viable renewable power options in Canada’s northern region can be challenging. Photo: Rio Tinto
POWER

Rio Tinto constructing 6000-panel solar plant in NWT

Once complete, the installation will produce 4,200 megawatt-hours of carbon-free electricity

11 August 2023

An aerial view of Diavik
SURFACE

Rio Tinto greenlights more underground mining at Diavik

Mine began production in 2003 and has since produced over 100 million carats of diamonds

27 February 2023

 Dominion owns a controlling interest in the Ekati Diamond Mine
UNDERGROUND

Dominion readies to restart Ekati

Ekati was placed on care and maintenance in March due to the COVID-19 pandemic

16 November 2020

The A21 pipe is located adjacent to Diavik’s existing mining operations at Lac de Gras
SURFACE

New diamond pipe starts production at Diavik

Rio Tinto has opened a fourth diamond pipe, known as A21, at the subarctic Diavik diamond mine

21 August 2018

Aerial view of the Diavik diamond mine
INDUSTRIAL MINERALS

Diavik reaches diamond milestone

Rio Tinto, the operator of the Diavik diamond mine in Canada, has produced 100 million carats of rough

18 May 2016

Ekati in Canada’s Northwest Territories. Diamond plant to ramp up to capacity on Jay ore
TECHNOLOGY

Next Jay milestone in sight

Major new diamond development project awaiting environmental approval

13 December 2015

The wind farm at Diavik provides the mine with approximately 10% of its power needs. Photo: Rio Tinto
MANAGEMENT

A new way to power mining projects

Jax Jacobsen looks at whether an upsurge in the use of renewable energy in mining projects is likely

26 June 2015

A growing series of reports, each focused on a key discussion point for the mining sector, brought to you by the Mining Magazine Intelligence team.

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Mining Magazine Intelligence Exploration Report 2023 (feat. Opaxe data)

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