The corporation Dominion Diamond Corp. He sold a 186-carat diamond, the largest produced to date on the Ekati mine (Ekati), for $ 2.8 million.
gem-quality stone was found in the kimberlite pipe Pigeon (Pigeon) Ekati mine in June, before the fire that stopped production at the mine. The company suspended production at quarries Lynx (Lynx) and Pigeon to save on costs, while it spent $ 15 million on renovations.
At the request of Dominion, enrichment plant returned to full operational capacity on 21 September. Ore reserves are 750 000 tonnes, mostly more valuable ore from the pit-Maine Misery and Koala pipes.
"Repair processing plant was completed ahead of schedule and cost cheaper than our original estimate of its value," - said General Director of the Dominion Brendan Bell (Brendan Bell).
Bell added that the discovery of 186-carat diamond is evidence of growth potential, which is an integral part of the pricing model used for the Dominion orebody Ekati.
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WFDB (World Federation of Diamond Bourses, WFDB ) expresses its condolences over the terrible terrorist attacks carried out yesterday in Brussels, deeply sympathizes with the families of those killed in the explosions and wish a speedy recovery to the wounded.
"I was deeply shocked to hear of the explosions in Brussels - said WFDB President Ernie Blom (Ernie Blom). - Like many thousands of members of the diamond industry around the world, I visited dozens of times in the halls of departure at Brussels Airport "Zaventem", leaving Belgium after meetings or business contacts in Antwerp. "
"And we have seen on television and the Internet image registration ruined pillars reinforced the shocking nature of this cowardly attack on innocent people. We express our sincere sympathy to the citizens of Belgium and in solidarity with them at this terribly difficult time, "- said in the WFDB circulation.
"I have not heard of the victims of these attacks, among the members of the Belgian diamond industry, and I hope that they do not exist. Like many other diamond dealers, I have many friends in Belgium. And WFDB offices in Antwerp. On behalf of the WFDB and all its members around the world, I convey our sincere sympathy to the Belgian public, "- said Ernie Blom.
International Diamond Manufacturers Association (International Diamond Manufacturers Association, IDMA) also expressed deep condolences to the people of Belgium and the families of the victims of the horrific terrorist attacks this week in the airport "Zaventem" in Brussels and wished a full recovery to the wounded and injured.
"We wish the wisdom and determination to the Belgian Government in the investigation and punishment of perpetrators and those who ordered these attacks. It affects us all. Everyone who works in the international diamond industry and trade, there have been countless times at the airport "Zaventem" in Brussels. We must do everything possible to eradicate these crimes and their initiators ", - said in a statement IDMA.
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