Diamond mining in the Arctic Canada

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Diamond mining in the Arctic Canada

• Diamonds form in extremely high pressure and
  temperature. These conditions are only possibe
  very deep in the Earths crust or upper mantle
• Volcanic rock kimberlite pass through the
  cratonic rock in magma during volcanic eruptions.
  These veins act as carriers of diamonds and other
  rock fragments.

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Diamond mines in the Northwest Territories

• Two operaiting mines Ekati and Diavik
• Two other diamond projects Jericho and Snap Lake
• Impacts caused by mining
• blasting, dangerous excavations and shafts,
  movements of heavy equipments, dust and gases in
  underground workings
• Key to mitigating environmental risks is setting
  and monitoring appropriate standards. Focus on
  six areas
• land and water use
• waste management
• chemicals and pollutants
• tailings disposal
• human health risks and
• potential environmental risks and the plans to
  mitigate these risks