14 March 2014
Yellowknife, NT (14 March 2014) – Diavik Diamond Mines (2012) Inc., operator of the Diavik Diamond Mine is pleased to announce that Det’on Cho Logistics has been awarded Diavik’s jet passenger service contract.
“We are very pleased with our new partnership with Det’on Cho Logistics. The Yellowknives Dene First Nation and Diavik have a strong history of working together to create local benefits,” said Diavik Diamond Mines (2012) President Marc Cameron. “We are confident that Det’on Cho Logistics will deliver a quality service to our operations. This new venture builds upon our existing business partnership with the Yellowknives Dene First Nation which includes Bouwa Whee, which provides Diavik with catering and accommodations services.”
Under the contract, Det’on Cho Logistics, in partnership with Summit Air and First Air, will manage the transportation of minesite employees traveling to the Diavik Diamond Mine from Edmonton. The contract takes effect 1 April 2014.