The Arctic Canadian Apprenticeship Program offers a combination of on-the-job training, work experience, and technical training from some of the most knowledgeable journeypersons in the mining industry. The program contributes to the Arctic Canadian mission of creating a brilliant and prosperous future in the North by providing opportunities to learn…
Ekati Mine is the proud recipient of the 2022 Environmental, Social and Governance Mining and Exploration (MAX) Award. The MAX Awards celebrate excellence across the many areas that our industry contributes to the Northwest Territories (NWT). MAX Award recipients have all played an enormous role in responsible and successful resource…
As part of Arctic Canadian’s commitment to sustainability, the fish-out plan includes working with the community and finding innovative ways to reduce our environmental footprint. While part of the process involves removing as many fish as possible from the lake, the Environmental Team will also collect and analyze the fish…
Arctic Canadian’s Ekati Plus Community Development Program supports projects that help build resilient, sustainable communities. In partnership with the Union of Northern Workers Local X3050, we have been working with two Northern organizations, Northern Youth Leadership (NYL) and the Northwest Territories Seniors’ Society (NWTSS), to give financial assistance where it’s…
Shortly after Arctic Canadian acquired the Ekati Mine in February 2021, the permitting process with Wek’eezhii Land and Water Board began for the Point Lake Project – a kimberlite pipe located close to the Misery Mine site at the Ekati Diamond Mine. As part of the permitting process, Arctic Canadian…
In early May, Hay River residents were forced to flee their homes as severe ice and floodwaters caused extensive damage to the community. While Hay River experienced flooding in the past, this was the worst flood many long-time residents reportedly witnessed. Arctic Canadian workers based out of Hay River became…
