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A Review of the Environmental Effects of Diamond Mining, Chapter 6: Conclusions and Recommendations (BHP Billiton, 1995)
~1995Report
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This document presents conclusions and recommendations from a review of environmental effects of diamond mining on aquatic, riparian, and terrestrial ecosystems. It identifies significant potential effects from mining activities and recommends additional research, toxicity testing, environmental monitoring, and data collection from operating mines in northern climates to better understand and mitigate these impacts.
Development Plans Aquatics Water Quality
Questionnaire for Key Contacts, Review of the Environmental Effects of Diamond Mining (Environment Canada, 1995)
~1995Unknown / Unclassified
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A structured questionnaire commissioned by Environment Canada to collect information from diamond mining industry key contacts about environmental effects of diamond mining activities, covering exploration, mining operations, water use, waste management, tailings, open pits, and mine reclamation to support decision-making in northern Canada.
Development Plans Monitoring Exploration
Effects of Diamond Mining Activities on Aquatic Ecosystems, Chapter 4 — A Review of the Environmental Effects of Diamond Mining (1995)
~1995Report
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This technical report reviews the environmental effects of diamond mining activities on aquatic ecosystems globally, with particular focus on the Northwest Territories. It examines the mineralogy of kimberlites, physical and chemical effects during exploration, construction, operation, and reclamation phases, and discusses biological impacts on aquatic organisms including effects of sediment, water quality degradation, habitat destruction, and streamflow alterations.
Aquatics Aquatic Effects Monitoring (AEMP)Water Quality
A Review of the Environmental Effects of Diamond Mining, Chapter 3: Description of Mining Activities (BHP Billiton, 1995)
~1995Report
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This technical chapter describes diamond mining activities worldwide, including exploration methods, ore extraction techniques (alluvial, open pit, and underground mining), mineral processing, tailings disposal, water and energy management, mine infrastructure requirements, and reclamation practices relevant to assessing environmental impacts of diamond mining operations.
Exploration Development Plans Waste Rock Wastewater Water Quality
Environmental Effects of Diamond Mining, Chapter 1: Introduction (A. Sobole, 1995)
~1995Report
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An introductory chapter reviewing the global diamond mining industry, geological conditions favorable for diamond mining in Canada (particularly the Northwest Territories), and the need to evaluate potential environmental impacts of diamond mining in the Arctic due to ecosystem sensitivity and slow recovery rates.
Exploration Development Plans Waste Rock Wildlife Closure & Reclamation
Report to Shareholders, 1995 Financial Statements (BHP Billiton, 31 May 1995)
31 May 1995Report
BHP's 1995 annual financial report presents consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 May 1995, detailing operating revenue of $18,487 million, operating profit of $2,525 million before tax, and significant business activities across minerals, steel, and petroleum segments. The report includes detailed accounting policies, segment analysis by industry and geography, and discussion of abnormal items including a $542 million write-down of Foster's Brewing Group investment and a $234 million profit on the sale of Woodside Petroleum shares.
Development Plans Uncategorized / needs review
NWT Diamonds Project, Environmental Impact Statement Summary, Inuinnaqtun Edition (BHP Billiton, May 1995)
23 May 1995Regulatory Filing
This Environmental Impact Statement describes the proposed Ekati Diamond Mine project in the Northwest Territories, detailing the geological setting, mine development plans, operational procedures, environmental parameters including water bodies and wildlife, and community consultation with Indigenous peoples regarding the diamond mining development at Lac de Gras.
Development Plans Traditional Knowledge Exploration Wildlife Water Quality
Final Guidelines for the Preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement, NWT Diamonds Project (Federal Environmental Assessment Review Panel, May 1995)
1 May 1995Report
Final guidelines issued by a federal environmental assessment panel in May 1995 for BHP Diamonds Inc. and the Blackwater Group to prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for the proposed Northwest Territories Diamonds Project (Ekati). The document establishes comprehensive requirements for assessing the project's effects on physical, biological, and socio-economic environments, including consultation with aboriginal peoples, consideration of traditional knowledge, mitigation measures, and long-term monitoring.
Development Plans Environmental Agreement Traditional Knowledge
Final Guidelines for the Preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement, BHP Diamonds Project (Federal Environmental Assessment Review Panel, May 1995)
1 May 1995Report
Final guidelines issued by the Federal Environmental Assessment Review Panel in May 1995 for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) by BHP Diamonds Inc. and Blackwater Group for the proposed Northwest Territories Diamonds Project. The guidelines specify requirements for describing the project, existing environment, impact assessment, mitigation measures, and consultation with aboriginal peoples and the public.
Development Plans Traditional Knowledge Regulatory Waste Rock
Compilation of Submissions on Draft Guidelines (BHP Billiton, March to April 1995)
30 April 1995Report
A compilation of public submissions received by the BHP Diamond Mine Environmental Assessment Panel regarding Draft Guidelines for an Environmental Impact Statement, following scoping sessions conducted in multiple Northwest Territories communities from March to April 1995.
Development Plans Traditional Knowledge Regulatory
Table of Contents, Scoping Presentations & Comments on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement Guidelines (Environmental Assessment Panel, April 1995)
13 April 1995Report
A comprehensive table of contents and index documenting scoping presentations and comments submitted during public consultations on the draft environmental impact statement guidelines for the proposed BHP Diamond Mine project in the Northwest Territories, received between February and April 1995.
Development Plans Environmental Agreement Traditional Knowledge Correspondence
Comments on the Draft BHP EIS Guidelines, Scoping Phase (Coronation Impact Review Committee, April 1995)
12 April 1995Regulatory Filing
The Coronation Impact Review Committee submits scoping phase comments on the BHP NWT Diamond Mine Environmental Impact Statement guidelines, addressing cumulative effects, consultation concerns, water quality monitoring of the Coppermine River, fish populations, Inuit traditional use and land claims, and archaeological impacts.
Development Plans Water Quality Traditional Knowledge Air Quality
Submission to the Federal Environmental Assessment Review Panel on the Proposed BHP Diamonds Inc. Diamond Mine (NWT Federation of Labour, April 1995)
12 April 1995Regulatory Filing
The NWT Federation of Labour submits a final scoping report to the Federal Environmental Assessment Review Panel on the proposed BHP diamond mine in the Northwest Territories, addressing concerns about occupational health and safety regulations, employment and training guarantees for northern workers, socio-economic impacts, and the adequacy of territorial workplace legislation to manage such a major project.
Development Plans Regulatory Traditional Knowledge Environmental Agreement
Comments on the Draft BHP EIS Guidelines, Scoping (Coronation Impact Review Committee, April 1995)
12 April 1995Letter
The Coronation Impact Review Committee submits detailed comments on the FEARO Panel's draft Environmental Impact Statement guidelines for the BHP diamond mine at Lac de Gras, NWT, based on community surveys and expert review, addressing concerns about water quality impacts on the Coppermine River, Inuit traditional use and land claims, archaeological sites, and comprehensive baseline and monitoring requirements.
Development Plans Water Quality Correspondence
Comments on Draft BHP Diamond Mine EIS Guidelines (City of Yellowknife, April 1995)
11 April 1995Letter
The City of Yellowknife's counsel submits comments on the Draft Guidelines for the BHP Diamond Mine Environmental Impact Statement, requesting that economic impact analysis be required to assess direct, indirect, and induced effects on the local, territorial, and national economies, with detailed examples from a resort project analysis.
Correspondence Development Plans Regulatory Environmental Agreement
Submission on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement Guidelines, BHP Diamonds Inc. Diamond Project (NWT Chamber of Mines, April 1995)
11 April 1995Regulatory Filing
The NWT Chamber of Mines submitted formal comments on the draft Environmental Impact Statement Guidelines for the BHP Diamonds project at Lac de Gras, arguing that assessment requirements should reflect actual mining impacts, be coordinated with existing regulatory processes, and avoid premature speculation on matters better addressed during licensing stages.
Development Plans Environmental Agreement Traditional Knowledge Water Quality Waste Rock Wildlife
Submission on Draft Environmental Impact Statement Guidelines, BHP Diamonds Project, Lac de Gras (NWT Chamber of Mines, April 1995)
11 April 1995Presentation
The NWT Chamber of Mines submits detailed comments on the draft Environmental Impact Statement guidelines for the BHP Diamonds project at Lac de Gras, advocating for a streamlined review process and objecting to requirements they view as premature, speculative, or better suited to the licensing stage rather than environmental assessment.
Development Plans Regulatory Correspondence Waste Rock
Comments on Draft BHP Diamond Mine EIS Guidelines (Lawson Lundell, April 1995)
11 April 1995Letter
Lawson Lundell writes on behalf of Kennecott Canada Inc. to the BHP Diamond Mine Environmental Assessment Panel expressing concern that Draft Guidelines for the EIS give equal weight to traditional knowledge and scientific data, arguing this approach diminishes the value of mining claims and prior investment.
Traditional Knowledge Correspondence Development Plans Environmental Agreement
Written Presentation to the Environmental Assessment Review Panel, BHP Scoping Session (Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce, April 11, 1995)
11 April 1995Presentation
The Yellowknife Chamber of Commerce presents its position on the proposed BHP/Dia Met diamond mine project to the Environmental Assessment Review Panel, focusing on five key economic issues: location of mine administration offices, northern employment and work rotation schedules, purchasing policies favoring local suppliers, development of value-added industries such as diamond sorting and cutting in the North, and community benefits. The Chamber emphasizes the need for sustainable compensation to the NWT and outlines recommendations and clarifications requested from BHP to maximize economic benefits to Yellowknife and the broader region.
Development Plans Correspondence Regulatory Traditional Knowledge
Comments on Draft Environmental Impact Statement Guidelines, BHP Diamond Mine (Parlee McLaws, April 1995)
11 April 1995Letter
The City of Yellowknife, represented by Parlee McLaws law firm, submits comments on the Draft Guidelines for the BHP Diamond Mine EIS, requesting that the proponent be required to conduct a comprehensive economic impact analysis for the project's life, including local, territorial, and national impacts. The letter includes supporting economic analysis examples from the Westcastle resort project in Alberta to illustrate the methodology and detail expected.
Development Plans Correspondence Regulatory

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