Diavik ? The Art of the Possible

Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum
Doug Ashbury
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Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum
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Apr 1, 2005

Abstract

Diamond Miners? Challenges ? Remote ? 300 kilometres from Yellowknife ? Sub-Arctic conditions ? permafrost, climate ? No power ? No all-weather roads ? Ore bodies difficult to find ? Caribou, fish of special concern ? Communities with low education, little experience, but high expectations ? Major investment required ? Diavik C$1.3 billion
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APA: Doug Ashbury  (2005)  Diavik ? The Art of the Possible

MLA: Doug Ashbury Diavik ? The Art of the Possible. Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum, 2005.

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