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Dia Met Minerals Ltd. Annual Reports, Ekati Diamond Mine (Dia Met Minerals, 1997 to 1999)

Dia Met Minerals Ltd. annual report for fiscal year 1997-1998 detailing the development of the Ekati Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories, Canada's first commercial diamond mine, scheduled to commence production in October 1998. The report covers mine construction progress (85% complete by April 1998), the joint venture structure, exploration activities across multiple continents, financial position, and environmental and socioeconomic considerations.

Date
Document type
Report
Parties
Dia Met Minerals Ltd., BHP Diamonds Inc., Charles E. Fipke, Stewart Blusson, Monopros Limited, De Beers, Ashton Mining Limited, I.D.H. Diamonds NV, Quadrant Resources (Pty) Ltd., Government of the Northwest Territories, KPMG
Locations
Ekati Diamond Mine, Lac de Gras, Northwest Territories, Yellowknife, Snare Lake, Panda Pit, Koala Pit, Fox Pit, Misery Pit, Sable Pit, Point Lake, Finland, Greenland, British Columbia, Kelowna, Antwerp, Canada, Arctic Circle
Parameters
diamond exploration and development, kimberlite pipes, ore grade, diamond recovery, carats, water quality, environmental impact, safety, capital costs, operating costs, processing capacity, heavy minerals, X-ray sorting, tailings management, permafrost, waste rock, microdiamond analysis
Pages
105

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