Replies to post #104 on TAHERA CORPORATION (fka TAH.TO)

[sortagreen]

diamond company

Aber Diamond Corporation is a diamond marketing company whose major asset is a 40% interest in the Diavik group of mineral claims, which is held by its wholly owned subsidiary, Aber Diamond Mines Ltd. Diavik Diamond Mines Inc. (DDMI), a subsidiary of Rio Tinto plc, is the operator of the Diavik Diamond Mine and holds the remaining 60% interest. The mine is located approximately 300 kilometers northeast of the City of Yellowknife in the Northwest Territories, Canada. During the fiscal year ended January 31, 2004 (fiscal 2003), the Diavik Mine had achieved certain levels of production and sales, physical project completion, as well as certain levels of mining and diamond processing activities to be considered in commercial production. Aber received 1.5 million carats from the Diavik Mine in fiscal 2003.

[dimonfind]

http://www.diavik.ca/history.htm

Diavik Diamond Mine,Quick Facts,Location,Infrastructure,Ice Road,Mining,History,Recognition,Geology,Exploration,Dikes
Processing, Date , Event

1991-1992 Aber stakes mineral claims
March 1992 Exploration begins
June 1992 Aber Resources, Kennecott Canada Exploration form Diavik joint venture
1994-1995 Pipes A-21, A154-South, A154-North and A418 discovered
February 1996 75-person exploration camp erected for underground bulk sampling
July 1996 5,900 tonne bulk sampling of A418 and A154 South pipes completed
December 1996 Diavik Diamond Mines Inc. created with head office in Yellowknife
March 1997 Bulk sample transported over winter road to Yellowknife for processing. Approximately 21,000 carats of diamonds recovered
June 1997 Environmental baseline studies completed
September 1997 Pre-feasibility study completed
March 1998 Project description submitted to Federal Government triggering formal environmental assessment review under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act
September 1998 Environmental Assessment Report submitted and Comprehensive Public Involvement Plan initiated
November 1999 Federal Government approves project for permitting and licensing
September 2000 Diavik Diamond Mines Inc. receives all necessary permits and licenses to bring mine into production
December 2000 Investors of Rio Tinto plc and Aber Diamond Corporation approve $1.3 billion expenditure to build mine

January 2001 Mine construction begins
October 2001 A154 dike earthworks completed
July 2002 A154 dike completed, dewatering commences
December 2002 Mine virtually complete
January 2003 Diamond production begins
May 2003 First million carats
May 2003 1.9 million accident-free hours
April 2003 Aber’s first sale of rough diamonds
July 2003 Rio Tinto Diamonds’ first sale of rough diamonds

[dimonfind]

http://www.kennecottexploration.com/

Kennecott Exploration Company and its affiliate companies are members of the Rio Tinto group of companies. Rio Tinto is a leader in the international mining industry, helping to meet the growing global need for minerals and metals.

Our focus is on exploration for a wide range of commodities including copper, gold, zinc, nickel, diamonds and energy minerals, Rio Tinto is committed to responsible and efficient extraction of mineral resources, in a manner which promotes best environmental management and a safe and healthy work environment.

Rio Tinto plc Group Companies

Kennecott Exploration operates from six locations in North America. Our staff of geoscientists have many years of experience in mineral exploration and evaluation, mine development and mining operations.

Kennecott Exploration is rooted in North America through its connection with Kennecott Utah Copper Corporation, Kennecott Minerals Company, Kennecott Energy Company, US Borax, Diavik Diamond Mines, Talc de Luzenac and QIT Fer et Titane.