Diavik Diamond Mine

Environment, Featured, News August 10, 2023

Rio Tinto to Build Largest Solar Power Plant in the Territories

Rio Tinto is constructing a solar power plant to supply its needs during the closure phase


Rio Tinto plans to build the largest solar power plant in the North at the Diavik Diamond Mine to supply its needs until closure, according to a recent press release. The plant will feature 6,600 advanced bi-facial solar panels, capturing both direct sunlight and reflected light from the snowy terrain,…

Environment, Events, Featured, Industry, News March 21, 2023

Major spill at Diavik went unreported for more than a month: GNWT

More than 450,000 cubic metres of wastewater have been leaked into a containment pond since early February


Last updated March 22, 11:11 a.m. Clarification, March 21 3:12 p.m.: This article has been updated to reflect that, while the pipeline had not been fixed as of 8:30 a.m. on March 21, its flow had been diverted. A previous version of this article also stated, based on a GNWT…

Community, Featured, Health September 9, 2020

Presumptive positive case of COVID-19 found at Diavik mine

The territorial government says there is a presumptive case of COVID-19 at Diavik Mine. The unnamed individual arrived at the Northwest Territories in a chartered flight from Ontario, as stated in a press release. Upon entry, the worker was deemed “presumptive positive” and still needs to be confirmed by a…

Featured, Health, News July 30, 2020

Presumptive COVID case at Diavik Diamond Mine

A presumptive COVID-19 case is present in the Diavik Diamond Mine outside Yellowknife. An Albertan worker tested positive upon entering the territory, but is not exhibiting any symptoms, a government of the Northwest Territories press release says. The individual is in isolation along with anyone who has been in contact…