Tag Archives: Canadian diamonds

Peregrine uncovers eight new kimberlites August 3, 2010 Vancouver-based Peregrine Diamonds says its summer exploration at the Chidliak project has yielded eight new kimberlite discoveries. + Read More

Saskatchewan announces diamond royalty system June 21, 2010 There’s no diamond production in Saskatchewan just yet, but the provincial government is laying the foundation for it. + Read More

De Beers Canada looks back on 2009 May 17, 2010 Diamond production at De Beers Canada’s mines totalled 1.14 million carats in 2009. + Read More

Ontario diamonds make their debut May 3, 2010 There’s a bit more homegrown diamond sparkle out there. Diamond aficionados got their first look at ‘Made in Ontario’ diamonds last week, as Birks officially unveiled 100 stones from De Beers’ Victor Mine at its Toronto flagship store. + Read More

Diavik mine transitions below ground April 5, 2010 Work at Diavik is heading underground, extending the life of the open-pit diamond mine beyond 2020. + Read More

Diamond Bourse of Canada opens its doors February 16, 2010 After several years of consultation and planning, the Diamond Bourse of Canada (DBC) is now a reality. + Read More

De Beers Canada joins the Canadian Diamond Code of Conduct February 16, 2010 De Beers Canada is now a member of the Canadian Diamond Code of Conduct (CDCC). + Read More

Diamond Bourse of Canada to open for business January 18, 2010 The Great White North now joins the ranks of the global diamond market with the opening of the Diamond Bourse of Canada (DBC). + Read More

De Beers Canada ramps up production at Snap Lake January 4, 2010 Production at De Beers Canada’s Snap Lake Mine is expected to reach full production levels by the end of 2012, the company announced. + Read More

Economic potential at Chidliak is favourable, says Peregrine October 19, 2009 A .64-carat diamond is the latest find at Peregrine Diamonds’ Chidliak project in Baffin Island, Nunavut. + Read More