Justdroppedin
03-02-2025, 01:04 PM
The Diavik mine, located in the Archean-age Slave geologic province in northern Canada, is one of theworld’s preeminent sources of gem diamonds. Since mining operations began in 2003, it has producedover 100 million carats of diamonds. This article will review the discovery, development, and operationof the mine, which is situated in a remote subarctic setting in the Northwest Territories.
Four kimberlitepipes occur in close proximity—three are being exploited, while the fourth will be brought into productionin 2018. Diavik is now expected to operate through 2024; upon closure, the equipment, buildings, andinfrastructure will be removed and the land returned as closely as possible to its original condition
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Four kimberlitepipes occur in close proximity—three are being exploited, while the fourth will be brought into productionin 2018. Diavik is now expected to operate through 2024; upon closure, the equipment, buildings, andinfrastructure will be removed and the land returned as closely as possible to its original condition
https://i.redd.it/kueyaqfbn4le1.jpeg