Gahcho Kue Diamond Mine
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The Gahcho Kué Diamond Mine is located on the Canadian tundra in the Northwest Territories. It is situated at Kennady Lake (63°26′04″N 109°11′10″W), in the Akaitcho Treaty 8 Territory[1] claim block, which is 85 km (53 mi) southeast of the Snap Lake Diamond Mine and approximately 280 km (170 mi) east northeast of Yellowknife.[1] The site is served by Gahcho Kue Aerodrome, which has both an ice runway in winter and a year-round gravel runway, and a spur of the Tibbitt to Contwoyto Winter Road from Lupin Mine.[1] the main camp is at 63°26′05″N 109°12′02″W, north of the ice strip, with a smaller site at 63°25′48″N 109°12′00″W, south of the runway.[1]
Location | |
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Territory | Northwest Territories |
Country | Canada |
Coordinates | 63°26′04″N 109°11′10″W |
Production | |
Products | Diamonds |
History | |
Opened | 2016 |