Diavik outlines next steps in mine closure at Yellowknife town hall
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Most reclamation work is expected to be completed by the end of 2028, with a final cleanup continuing into 2029.
Diavik expects to leave the site by 2030, although environmental monitoring could continue until 2050 for some areas.
During operations, Diavik employed 1,100 to 1,200 people.
That number has fallen to around 400, with 150 to 200 workers on site at a time.
“Active closure through 2029, and then Rio Tinto closure will continue to monitor and oversee the site through eventual relinquishment,” he said.
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Diavik outlines next steps in mine closure at Yellowknife town hall
Eshana Gohil
Friday October 23, 2026 at 6:00am MT
The Diavik diamond mine is seen in a photo provided by Rio Tinto.
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Diavik diamond mine managers say its closure remains on schedule, with major reclamation work expected to wrap up by the end of 2028 and the company planning to leave the site by 2030.
Representatives provided an update during a Yellowknife town hall on Thursday evening, outlining progress since commercial diamond production ended in March after nearly 23 years.…
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