Ekati Diamond Mine

Ekati Diamond Mine
	Ekati mine aerial view, August 2010. Four open pits on four kimberlite pipes may be seen, along with the Ekati airport.
Location
	Ekati Diamond Mine Location in Canada Ekati Diamond Mine Ekati Diamond Mine (Canada)
Location	Lac de Gras
Territory	Northwest Territories
Country	Canada
Coordinates	64°42′49″N 110°37′10″W
Production
Products	Diamonds
History
Discovered	1991
Opened	1998
Owner
Company	Arctic Canadian Diamond Company (90%); Stewart Blusson (10%)
Website	www.arctccanadian.ca

The Ekati Diamond Mine ("Ekati") is Canada's first surface and underground diamond mine which is now owned by Burgundy DIamond Mines. It is located 310 km (190 mi) north-east of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, and about 200 km (120 mi) south of the Arctic Circle, near Lac de Gras. Until 2014 Ekati was a joint venture between Dominion Diamond Mines (80%), and the two geologists who discovered kimberlite pipes north of Lac de Gras, Chuck Fipke and Stewart Blusson each holding a 10% stake in the mine, until Fipke sold his share to Dominion. In 2021 Arctic Canadian Diamond Company Ltd. acquires the Ekati Diamond Mine with associated assets and liabilities from Dominion Diamond Mines. In July 2023, Burgundy Diamond Mines purchased full control of Arctic Canadian Diamond Company.

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