The current phase of production at the Ekati Diamond Mine includes ore sourced primarily from the lower grade, but high carat value, Fox open pit supplemented by underground production from the lower portion of the Koala kimberlite pipe and from the Koala North pipe.
On December 8th, for example, Iljin Diamond, a maker of industrial diamonds with an investment-grade rating, issued 20 billion won-worth of three-year bonds.