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The Northwest Territories is one of the world’s largest producers of diamonds. Read more
The Northwest Territories’ emerging secondary diamond industry, which includes cutting and polishing facilities and internationally-recognized training programs, is also receiving acclaim world-wide for its groundbreaking leadership, craftsmanship and high-quality polished diamonds.
Thanks to the world’s first government-sponsored diamond certification program, Northwest Territories diamonds can be tracked from the mine to the retailer and guaranteed to be mined, cut and polished in the Northwest Territories. Read more
The Department of Industry Tourism and Investment works with its partners to support a GOVERNMENT CERTIFIED CANADIAN DIAMOND™ Retailers’ Club Read more
The Government of the Northwest Territories has negotiated socio-economic agreements with each of the NWT’s Diamond Mines to formalize commitments made in the regulatory review process Read more
The Northwest Territories is also exploring opportunities in diamond tourism.
Communities and Diamonds 2007/08 Released
Released today, an annual report of the GNWT on the socio-economic impacts of diamonds on communities in the NWT.
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Deh Cho Travel Connection
The Government of the Northwest Territories is using the lure of diamonds to entice road visitors to the Northwest Territories (NWT) this summer.
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Mining and Exploration in the Northwest Territories 2007 Overview
NWT Guide to Mineral Deposits 2007
How can I tell if my diamond was mined, cut and polished in the Northwest Territories?
A GOVERNMENT CERTIFIED CANADIAN DIAMOND™ is the only diamond in the world that can be guaranteed to be 100% Canadian and mined cut and polished in Canada’s Northwest Territories.
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The diamond is the official gem of the Northwest Territories.