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Burgundy Diamond Mines has temporarily halted open-pit mining at the Point Lake site within the Ekati Diamond Mine, citing weak rough diamond prices. The move has led to job cuts and a reduction in contractors on site.<\/p>\n

Despite recovering 67,700 carats from a May 2025 bulk sample, Burgundy deemed the operation uneconomical in the current market. The company will maintain Point Lake for a potential restart when conditions improve.<\/p>\n

Underground mining at Ekati\u2019s Misery site remains unaffected, with increased efficiencies shaping a revised, more sustainable operating model.<\/p>\n

An updated mine plan and a pre-feasibility study for the high-value Fox underground deposit are expected by the end of July.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Burgundy Diamond Mines has temporarily halted open-pit mining at the Point Lake site within the Ekati Diamond Mine, citing weak rough diamond prices. The move has led to job cuts and a reduction in contractors on site. 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