INDUSTRIAL MINERALS

Snap Lake placed on care and maintenance

The De Beers Group has placed its Snap Lake mine on care and maintenance. The decision followed a review of the mine’s operation, particularly in light of current market conditions

Ailbhe Goodbody
Snap Lake is Canada’s only fully underground diamond mine

Snap Lake is Canada’s only fully underground diamond mine

The Snap Lake mine is located approximately 220km northeast of Yellowknife in Canada’s Northwest Territories, and officially opened in July 2008. It is Canada’s only fully underground diamond mine. De...

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