Rio Tinto’s Diavik Diamond Mine moves into commercial …
WEB4 days ago · YELLOWKNIFE, Canada – Rio Tinto’s Diavik Diamond Mine has safely completed the development and construction of Phase 1 of the A21 underground mine, now moving the underground mine into commercial production. Building on the success of the first phase, Phase 2 of the A21 underground project …
Rio Tinto’s Diavik diamond mine moves into commercial …
WEB3 days ago · Rio Tinto’s (ASX: RIO) said on Thursday that it has completed the development and construction of Phase 1 of the A21 underground mine expansion at its Diavik diamond mine in Canada’s Northwest ...
Rio Tinto’s Diavik diamond mine begins production at A21 …
WEB3 days ago · In February 2023, Rio Tinto announced a $40m investment in phase 1 of underground mining below the existing A21 open pit at the Diavik mine. The A21 underground mine construction encompassed the development of more than 1,800m of underground tunnels to access the orebody and commence production. Diavik diamond mine chief operating officer Matt ...
Six dead after plane carrying Rio Tinto workers to diamond mine ... - BBC
WEBJan 24, 2024 · The Diavik Diamond Mine in the North Slave Region of the Northwest Territories, Canada. Six people have died after a plane carrying workers to a Rio Tinto diamond mine in Canada's Northwest...
Diavik’s last hurrah, mining beneath the A21 pit, begins
WEB3 days ago · The final money-making act of the NWT’s Diavik diamond mine has begun, owner Rio Tinto said on Thursday: mining beneath its A21 open pit. Mining underground at A21 is now in commercial production, the company said, a step that will keep Diavik running until its forecast closure date of early 2026. “The …
Canada plane crash leaves 6 people dead in Northwest Territories
WEBJan 24, 2024 · A small passenger plane carrying workers to Rio Tinto's Diavik diamond mine in Canada's Northwest Territories crashed Tuesday in the town of Fort Smith, killing six of the seven people on...
Rio Tinto flight crashes, killing multiple people on board flight to ...
WEBRio Tinto flight crashes, killing multiple people on board flight to Diavik mine in Canada. Authorities have commenced a recovery mission after a Rio Tinto charter flight crashed on its way to a ...
N.W.T. plane crash: Fatal flight was headed to Diavik diamond mine
WEBJan 23, 2024 · A plane headed to a diamond mine in northern Canada crashed near the Alberta-Northwest Territories border Tuesday morning, mining company Rio Tinto confirmed Tuesday night.
Rio Tinto’s Diavik moves into commercial production at A21 …
WEB3 days ago · Chief Operating Officer of Diavik Diamond Mine Matt Breen said: “The A21 underground operation is positive news for our employees, partners, suppliers and local communities in the Northwest Territories, as it will enable operations to continue through to closure. Rio Tinto’s decision to proceed with Phase 2 is a testament to the excellent ...
Diavik enters new phase of underground mining - NNSL Media
WEB3 days ago · It also involved more than 100,000 labour hours — over the course of 20 months — and this new phase cost an additional investment of US$17 million, the news release adds. Rio Tinto says it is continuing its investment in preparing for the closure and remediation of Diavik, which is scheduled to be complete by 2029.