Diamond miner Burgundy Diamond Mines on Friday said that its Ekati diamond mine, in Canada’s Northwest Territories, remained unaffected by wildfires. Canada is facing one of its worst-ever fire seasons, with an estimated 13.7-million ha burned so far this year. More than 20 000 people have been evacuated from the Canadian city of Yellowknife.
PERTH – Diamond miner Burgundy Diamond Mines on Friday said that its Ekati diamond mine, in Canada’s Northwest Territories, remained unaffected by wildfires.
Burgundy told shareholders that although there was a growing concern for many residents in the area, the Ekati diamond mine was some 300 km from Yellowknife, and the project was not at current or anticipated risk of wildfire.“Burgundy Diamond Mines leadership team has been and will continue to work with the government of the Northwest Territories to assist with wildfire response efforts and is supporting several team members who live in evacuated regions.
The miner earlier this year moved to acquire full ownership of the Ekati diamond mine after shareholders approved the $136-million deal and the $150-million conditional placement to finance the deal.
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