Diavik Diamond Mine

GPTKB entity

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Predicate Object
gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:Diamonds
gptkbp:area approximately 20 square kilometers
gptkbp:carbon_footprint efforts to reduce emissions
gptkbp:closing_date 2025 (expected)
gptkbp:collaborations partnerships with universities
gptkbp:community_engagement partnerships with Indigenous groups
gptkbp:community_feedback regular community consultations
gptkbp:community_programs support for education and health initiatives
gptkbp:cultural_impact engagement with Indigenous cultures
gptkbp:depth up to 300 meters
gptkbp:diamond_quality high-quality diamonds
gptkbp:diamonds_type gem-quality diamonds
gptkbp:discovery open-pit and underground mining
gptkbp:economic_impact significant contributor to local economy
gptkbp:employs provides jobs for local communities
gptkbp:environmental_impact significant due to remote location
gptkbp:future_plans exploration for new mining opportunities
gptkbp:geological_features kimberlite pipes
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label Diavik Diamond Mine
gptkbp:infrastructure includes airstrip and camp facilities
gptkbp:investment funding for local infrastructure projects
gptkbp:is_explored_in ongoing exploration for new deposits
gptkbp:is_monitored_by regular environmental assessments
gptkbp:location gptkb:Northwest_Territories,_Canada
gptkbp:market global diamond market
gptkbp:occurs_annually approximately 6 million carats
gptkbp:opened gptkb:2003
gptkbp:operated_by gptkb:Rio_Tinto
gptkbp:owner gptkb:Diavik_Diamond_Mine_Joint_Venture
gptkbp:partnerships collaboration with local businesses
collaboration with federal and territorial governments
gptkbp:power_source diesel generators
gptkbp:produces diamonds
gptkbp:reclamation_plans land restoration post-closure
gptkbp:regulatory_compliance follows Canadian mining regulations
gptkbp:restoration plans for post-mining restoration
gptkbp:safety_record focus on worker safety and health
gptkbp:supply_chain local sourcing of materials
gptkbp:sustainability_initiatives wildlife monitoring programs
gptkbp:training mandatory safety training for workers
gptkbp:transportation accessed by ice roads in winter
helicopter and truck transport
roads and air transport facilities
gptkbp:type open-pit mine
gptkbp:values high-value gemstones
gptkbp:waste_management tailings management practices
gptkbp:water_management advanced water treatment systems
gptkbp:water_requirement strict water usage policies
gptkbp:water_source gptkb:Lac_de_Gras
gptkbp:wildlife impact on local wildlife populations
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Rio_Tinto
gptkb:Dominion_Diamond_Mines
gptkbp:bfsLayer 5