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Project Description, Jay Project Developer's Assessment Report, Section 3 (Dominion Diamond, October 2014)
1 October 2014Report
This is Section 3 (Project Description) of Dominion Diamond's Developer's Assessment Report for the proposed Jay Project, submitted to the Mackenzie Valley Review Board in October 2014. It provides comprehensive technical details of the planned extension of the Ekati Diamond Mine through development of the Jay kimberlite pipe beneath Lac du Sauvage, including construction, operations, closure phases, geological and geotechnical characterization, and use of existing mine infrastructure.
Development Plans Closure & Reclamation Waste Rock Exploration
EKATI Newsbreak, Summer 2012 (BHP Billiton, June 2012)
1 June 2012Report
BHP Billiton's EKATI Diamond Mine Summer 2012 newsletter highlights operational achievements including safety milestones at the Misery project expansion, community investments in heritage centres and literacy programs, recognition of employee contributions, and partnerships with educational and charitable organizations across the Northwest Territories.
Development Plans Traditional Knowledge Exploration Correspondence
Resourcing the Future, Annual Report 2009 (BHP Billiton, October 2009)
1 October 2009Report
BHP Billiton's 2009 Annual Report describes the company's performance during the global financial crisis, including record operating cash flow of US$18.9 billion and net profit of US$5.9 billion, while noting seven workplace fatalities and discussing the company's diversified portfolio of tier-one mining and energy assets across petroleum, metals, and coal operations globally.
Development Plans Exploration Closure & Reclamation Greenhouse Gas
Mining 101 Course Presentation, EduMine (EduMine, January 2009)
22 January 2009Report
Mining 101 is a comprehensive educational course by Dr. Scott Dunbar delivered in blended learning format through EduMine, covering ore deposits, mining methods (open pit and underground), mineral processing techniques, and mine waste disposal management including tailings and acid rock drainage.
Development Plans Waste Rock Exploration Water Quality
Resourcing the Future, Summary Review 2009 (BHP Billiton, 2009)
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BHP Billiton's 2009 Summary Review reports strong financial performance during the global economic downturn, with record operating cash flow of US$18.9 billion, increased dividends, and a solid balance sheet, while addressing seven fatalities at operations and announcing a joint venture agreement with Rio Tinto for Western Australian iron ore operations.
Development Plans Exploration
Workshop on Sustainable Development for the Diamond Mining Sector, Binder of Proceedings & Presentations (Environment Canada, June 2003)
2003Report
Environment Canada Workshop on Sustainable Development for the Diamond Mining Sector, Ottawa Sheraton Hotel O'Connor Room, June 5-6 2003. Includes "Environmental Review of the Diamond Mining Sector" document (downloadable via Golder Associates gms.golder.com portal), Diamond Exploration Expenditures in Canada 1989-2003 (total $1.4B — NWT, Ontario, Nunavut, Quebec, Alberta breakdown), UK / Australian / South African headquartered companies 2001-2002 spending, Diamonds and Canadian Royalties and Corporate Taxes based on projected mine life (Territorial / Federal / Royalty splits for Ekati), Charles Dumaresq (Environment Canada Minerals and Metals Division) contact, and Conflict Diamonds and the Kimberley Process panel.
Development Plans Regulatory Exploration
Bearclaw Diversion Dam 2002 Geotechnical Site Investigation (EBA Engineering, July 2002)
1 July 2002Report
Geotechnical site investigation report for the proposed Bearclaw Diversion Dam at the Ekati Diamond Mine, documenting subsurface conditions from eight boreholes drilled in April 2002 to support the development of the Beartooth kimberlite pipe. The investigation characterized till overburden (0.3–5.8 m thick) overlying granite bedrock, ground temperature regimes indicating warm permafrost, and bedrock joint characteristics for dam design.
Development Plans Waste Rock Monitoring Exploration
State of Knowledge in the West Kitikmeot Slave Study Area (WKSS Society, 2001)
~2002Report
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A summary report documenting the state of knowledge about the West Kitikmeot Slave Study area, prepared by the WKSS Society partnership (1995-2001), which synthesizes traditional Aboriginal knowledge and scientific research on mineral development, climate, ecosystems, and various environmental stresses affecting the region.
Traditional Knowledge Monitoring Development Plans Exploration
29th Annual Geoscience Forum Program (NWT & Nunavut Chamber of Mines, November 2001)
21 November 2001Report
Program for the 29th Annual Geoscience Forum held November 21-23, 2001 in Yellowknife, featuring technical sessions on mineral exploration, diamonds, oil and gas, and regulatory topics, plus trade show, hospitality events, and a pre-workshop on Lac de Gras kimberlites.
Exploration Regulatory Development Plans
Information Release & Media Release (MVEIRB, October to November 2000)
2000Report
Information Release (November 27 2000) and Media Release (October 23 2000) from the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board (MVEIRB, Box 938 Scotia Centre, 5102-50th Avenue, Yellowknife — Heidi Klein Executive Director, Bridgette Larocque, Roland Semjanovs). Announces a development under environmental assessment with the public-registry availability of documents during regular office hours and Review Board website postings.
Development Plans Regulatory Exploration
BHP Newsletter, Issue 5, Bringing News from Ekati to You (BHP Billiton, September 2000)
1 September 2000Report
BHP Diamonds Inc. newsletter from September 2000 covering workplace literacy programs, safety achievements, expansion of Sable, Pigeon and Beartooth kimberlite pipes through environmental assessment, facility upgrades, employee programs, and environmental recognition initiatives at the Ekati Diamond Mine.
Development Plans Traditional Knowledge Correspondence Exploration
Environmental Assessment Information Update #9, Sable & Pigeon Kimberlite Pipes, Ekati Diamond Mine (MVEIRB, August 2000)
31 August 2000Report
EA Information Update #9 from the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board dated August 31, 2000, documenting the status of the environmental assessment for BHP Ekati Diamond Mines' Sable, Pigeon, and Beartooth Kimberlite Pipes project, including an amended work plan with key deadlines, a scheduled public meeting for September 26, 2000, and preliminary information on the Explor Data seismic program amendment assessment.
Development Plans Regulatory Exploration Traditional Knowledge Correspondence
Environmental Assessment Information Update #8, Sable, Pigeon & Beartooth Kimberlite Pipes, Ekati Diamond Mine (MVEIRB, July 2000)
20 July 2000Report
EA Information Update #8 from the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board detailing the progress of BHP Ekati Diamond Mines' environmental assessment for the Sable, Pigeon, and Beartooth Kimberlite Pipes project, including conformity decisions, information request procedures, and upcoming public meeting scheduled for August 30, 2000 in Yellowknife.
Development Plans Regulatory Exploration Closure & Reclamation
Environmental Assessment Executive Summary, Sable, Pigeon & Beartooth Kimberlite Pipes, Ekati Diamond Mine (BHP Billiton, April 2000)
1 April 2000Regulatory Filing
This is an environmental assessment executive summary prepared by BHP Diamonds Inc. for the proposed addition of Sable, Pigeon and Beartooth kimberlite pipes to the existing Ekati Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories. The document describes the mine's location, history, operations, environmental baseline conditions, and predicted effects on wildlife, water, air, and socio-economic factors in the region.
Development Plans Exploration Wildlife
Environmental Assessment Executive Summary, Sable, Pigeon & Beartooth Kimberlite Pipes, Ekati Diamond Mine (BHP Billiton, April 2000)
1 April 2000Regulatory Filing
This executive summary presents BHP Diamonds Inc.'s environmental assessment for the proposed addition of three kimberlite pipes (Sable, Pigeon, and Beartooth) to the existing Ekati Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories, submitted to the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board in April 2000. The document outlines the mine's history, environmental setting, proposed development scope, anticipated environmental effects, management plans, and commitments to Aboriginal consultation and long-term environmental stewardship.
Development Plans Exploration Environmental Agreement Water Quality Traditional Knowledge
Environmental Assessment Executive Summary, Sable, Pigeon & Beartooth Kimberlite Pipes, Ekati Diamond Mine (BHP Billiton, April 2000)
1 April 2000Report
BHP Diamonds Inc.'s environmental assessment executive summary for the proposed development of Sable, Pigeon and Beartooth kimberlite pipes at the Ekati Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories, assessing environmental, social and economic effects and describing mitigation measures and baseline studies conducted between 1997-1999.
Development Plans Exploration Environmental Agreement Wildlife
Environmental Assessment Executive Summary, Sable, Pigeon & Beartooth Kimberlite Pipes, Ekati Diamond Mine (BHP Billiton, April 2000)
1 April 2000Regulatory Filing
This is an environmental assessment executive summary for BHP Diamonds Inc.'s proposal to develop three additional kimberlite pipes (Sable, Pigeon, and Beartooth) at the Ekati Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories. The document outlines the company's environmental management plans, mitigation strategies, and predicted effects on water quality, wildlife, traditional land use, and the regional economy.
Development Plans Exploration Water Quality Traditional Knowledge Environmental Agreement
Best Practices and Reporting Guidelines for Exploration and Mining Companies (PDAC, October 1999)
1 October 1999Report
Draft best practices and reporting guidelines for mineral exploration and mining companies in Canada, developed by a committee of industry associations to establish standards for technical reporting and exploration program design by Qualified Persons. The document provides detailed procedures for geological work, sampling, drilling, analysis, and resource estimation to maintain public confidence and assist securities regulators.
Exploration Development Plans Regulatory
Environmental Assessment (EA) Information Update #1, BHP Ekati Diamond Mines Expansion (MVEIRB, September 1999)
20 September 1999Memo
The Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board distributes a regular update on environmental review activities for the BHP Ekati diamond mine expansion and the Ranger Oil/Canadian Forest Oil/Chevron natural gas development, outlining required consultations, development descriptions, and next steps in the environmental assessment process.
Development Plans Regulatory Traditional Knowledge Exploration
State of Knowledge Report, West Kitikmeot/Slave Study Area (West Kitikmeot/Slave Study Society, April 1999)
1 April 1999Report
A comprehensive state of knowledge report on the West Kitikmeot/Slave Study area covering environmental, ecological, and human dimensions, including climate, geology, ecosystems, human pressures, and research needs. The report integrates scientific and traditional knowledge about the region's ecosystems and documents environmental stresses from mining, development, and other human activities.
Traditional Knowledge Wildlife Water Quality

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