Recognition
The Diavik Diamond Mine has won international acclaim as a leader in mine engineering and in successful sustainable development and community contribution. For us at Diavik, the awards and accolades confirm that we are doing the right things and doing things right by our people, the environment, our partner communities and our customers.
The following lists a selection of our achievements since the commissioning of the mine.
|
Date |
Recognition |
|---|---|
September 2010 |
Diavik workforce achieves 3 million hours without a lost time injury |
May 2010 |
Diavik Diamond Mine awarded its first national John T. Ryan safety award |
March 2010 |
Underground mine opening ceremony |
October 2009 |
Diavik selected one of Canada's top 100 employers |
Summer 2009 |
Diavik wins territorial and North American western regional mine rescue competitions |
Summer 2009 |
Spending with local northern companies surpasses $3 billion |
April 2008 |
Diavik Diamond Mine is awarded its third regional John T. Ryan safety award |
January 2006 |
Diavik's spending with Aboriginal businesses surpasses CAD$1 billion |
September 2005 |
Diavik is awarded the Conference Board of Canada workplace literacy award |
June 2005 |
Diavik is awarded the NAPEGG civic award |
May 2005 |
Diavik Diamond Mine is awarded its second regional John T. Ryan safety award |
March 2005 |
Diavik wins PDAC E3 award |
January 2005 |
Diavik Diamond Mines Inc. achieves Progressive Aboriginal Relations gold designation Diavik Environmental Management System and Product Splitting Facility achieve international ISO certifications |
May 2004 |
Diavik Diamond Mine is awarded its first regional John T. Ryan safety award |
July 2003 |
Official opening ceremony of the Diavik Diamond Mine |
May 2003 |
1.9 million safe hours attained The A154 dike is awarded the professional engineering award of merit by NAPEGG and the Canadian Council of Professional Engineers' national award for engineering achievement |
January 2003 |
Diamond production begins |
December 2002 |
Construction of mine completed |
November 2002 |
Construction team reaches 1 million safe hours |
December 2000 |
Regulatory and investor approvals given to build the Diavik Diamond Mine |
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