Ekati Diamond Mine
CountryCanada
RegionNorthwest Territories
Year Opened1998
Size/DepthVarious
MineralDiamond
About Ekati Diamond Mine
Canadas first surface and underground diamond mine. Located 300 km northeast of Yellowknife. Produces 3-5 million carats per year. The mine operates in extreme Arctic conditions. Caribou migration routes cross the area.
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