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BHP Diamonds Inc. newsletter for June 2001 covering corporate developments including the BHP-Billiton merger, operational achievements at EKATI Diamond Mine including 90-day safety milestone, winter production performance, recreation facility expansion, university research partnerships on environmental issues, and various workplace programs and staff updates.
BHP Diamonds Inc. newsletter for June 2001 reporting on the BHP-Billiton merger completion, operational achievements at Ekati including 90-day safety milestone and winter production success, recreational facility expansions, university research partnerships on environmental issues, and various employee and community updates.
BHP Diamonds Inc. newsletter for June 2001 reporting on the merger of BHP and Billiton, operational achievements including 90-day lost time accident milestone, recreation facility expansions, university-supported environmental research projects, security improvements in the Process Plant, and various employee recognition and development programs at the Ekati Diamond Mine.
This revised State of Knowledge Report for the West Kitikmeot/Slave Study Society, updated to December 2000, provides a comprehensive synthesis of environmental and socio-economic knowledge about the West Kitikmeot and Slave geological province region, covering physical/climatic aspects, ecosystems, human elements, environmental stresses, and information needs to support sustainable development in this mineral-rich area of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.
Draft guidelines issued by the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board in Spring 2001 describing the environmental impact assessment process under the Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act, including preliminary screening, environmental assessment, and environmental impact review procedures for developments in the Mackenzie Valley.
This preliminary screening report documents BHP Diamonds Inc.'s application to the Department of Fisheries and Oceans for authorization to develop Desperation and Carrie Ponds as part of the Misery Pit waste rock storage facility at Ekati Diamond Mine. The report quantifies fish habitat losses (0.587 weighted habitat units) and proposes compensatory enhancements to other water bodies to achieve no net loss of fish productivity.
BHP and Billiton merger integration update for May 2001 detailing the progress of the proposed dual-listed company (DLC) merger, organizational structure, combined business portfolio, growth opportunities, and approval process for employees and shareholders across global mining operations.
The NWT Government announces public review meetings for the draft NWT Greenhouse Gas Strategy, scheduled for April 30 to May 18 across six communities, to gather input on emissions reduction objectives and proposed actions.
BHP Diamonds Inc. newsletter for April 2001 announcing the retail launch of EKATI brand diamonds, providing updates on mine operations including safety achievements, environmental monitoring workshops, regulatory approvals for new kimberlite pipes (Sable, Pigeon, Beartooth), operating excellence initiatives, and winter road resupply operations delivering approximately 88,000 tons of freight.
BHP Diamonds Inc. April 2001 newsletter announcing the retail launch of EKATI brand diamonds, reporting on mine operations including safety achievements and winter resupply efforts, and detailing environmental monitoring programs and community engagement activities at the Ekati Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories.
BHP Diamonds Inc. newsletter for April 2001 covering EKATI™ Diamond Mine operations, including the launch of the EKATI™ brand retail diamonds, safety achievements, environmental workshop results, regulatory approvals for new kimberlite pipes (Sable, Pigeon, Beartooth), winter road resupply operations, and various community and corporate initiatives.
BHP Diamonds Inc.'s April 2001 newsletter covering Ekati Diamond Mine operations, including the launch of EKATI™ brand retail diamonds, safety achievements, environmental workshops, regulatory progress on new kimberlite pipes (Sable, Pigeon, Beartooth), and winter resupply logistics.
BHP Diamonds Inc. newsletter for April 2001 reporting on Ekati Diamond Mine operations, including the launch of the EKATI brand retail diamond line, safety achievements, environmental monitoring workshops, regulatory approvals for additional kimberlite pipes, winter resupply logistics, and various employee and community initiatives.
This is the final report of the West Kitikmeot Slave Study Society for 2000-2001, documenting five years of research on environmental and socioeconomic conditions in the Slave Geological Province. The report summarizes 21 approved research projects on wildlife, habitat, physical environment, and socioeconomic issues, with approximately $10 million in funding from governments, mining companies, and aboriginal and environmental organizations.
A presentation by RIED Deputy Minister Bob Mache outlining recommendations to improve the regulatory process in the NWT, including establishing criteria for environmental assessment referrals, timelines, applicant communication protocols, and enhanced coordination between regulators and co-management boards.
This document comprises an organizational overview of the Independent Environmental Monitoring Agency (IEMA) for the Ekati Diamond Mine, including its governance structure, mandate, and regulatory framework, followed by the Agency's detailed technical comments on BHP's Environmental Assessment Report for the proposed Sable, Pigeon, and Beartooth kimberlite pipe extensions submitted to the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board in September 2000. The Agency identifies significant information gaps and recommends additional geochemical testing, monitoring enhancements, and further assessment of alternatives such as underground mining before project approval.
This is the 2000 archaeological investigation report for the EKATI Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories, documenting the discovery of 12 new archaeological sites bringing the total to 162 recorded sites, along with systematic data recovery and site mitigation work conducted under Northwest Territories Archaeologists Permit 2000-893.
The Northwest Territories Greenhouse Gas Strategy (March 2001) outlines a coordinated plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the NWT through five thematic approaches: enhancing public awareness, demonstrating government leadership, encouraging sectoral action, promoting technology innovation, and building knowledge foundations. The strategy aims to reduce annual emissions by approximately 47 kilotonnes of CO2 while supporting Canada's Kyoto Protocol obligations and addressing climate change impacts specific to northern regions.
A comprehensive final report documenting Tichọ (Dogrib) traditional knowledge of barrenlands and woodland caribou migration patterns, habitat use, and harvesting practices across the Northwest Territories. The report synthesizes four years of participatory action research incorporating oral narratives from elders over 75 years old, field observations, and harvesting records spanning 1917–1998, emphasizing the cultural, spiritual, and subsistence importance of caribou to Dogrib communities and concerns about mining development impacts on caribou migration.
The Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board's Report of Environmental Assessment on the proposed development of Sable, Pigeon and Beartooth kimberlite pipes by BHP Diamonds Inc., recommending approval subject to mitigation measures to prevent significant adverse effects on the environment and communities in the Mackenzie Valley.