IF IT CANNOT BE DONE SAFELY , IT’S NOT DONE AT DIAVIK “The SSRs have been instrumental in our commitment to safe operations by delivering high quality data despite extreme conditions. ” Richard LeBreton M.I. T ., Geotechnical Engineer, Diavik Diamond Mines Inc. Far in the Northwest Territories of Canada, the Diavik Diamond Mine delves into the roots of ancient volcanoes beneath the arctic waters of Lac de Gras in search of diamonds. Located 300 kilometres northeast of Yellowknife, the Diavik Diamond Mine exists in a region as remote as it is desolate. The Diavik Diamond Mine, a joint venture between Rio Tinto and Harry Winston Diamond Corporation, began production in January 2003 and employs approximately 1,000 people. Since its inception, the mine has delivered millions of car

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