8 September 2025
YELLOWKNIFE, Canada – Rio Tinto’s Diavik Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories of Canada has reached a significant milestone of producing 150 million carats of rough diamonds since the mine commenced production in 2003.
Diavik mine, located on an island in a remote sub-Arctic lake, produces predominantly gem quality white diamonds and a small quantity of yellow diamonds, destined for high end jewellery in all major consumer markets around the world.
Diavik is the first diamond mine in Canada to achieve 150 million carats of rough diamond production, surpassing the original expectations in the late 1990s of just over 100 million carats.