Rio Tinto Unveils 187.7-Carat Diamond from Diavik Mine
December 02, 15
(IDEX Online News) – Rio Tinto has unveiled a 187.7-carat, dubbed “The Diavik Foxfire,” one of the largest diamonds ever discovered in Canada. The diamond was discovered at the Diavik mine in the Northwest Territories of Canada.
“We are delighted to showcase this exceptional, two billion-year-old Canadian diamond,” said Rio Tinto Diamonds managing director Jean-Marc Lieberherr. “Its ancient beginnings, together with the fortitude, finesse and innovative technology required to unearth a diamond in the challenging sub-arctic environment, make it a true miracle of nature.”
The diamond, which was showcased during an exclusive preview at Kensington Palace in London, also has the name Noi?eh Kwe, which honors the Tlicho land and people.
“I am very pleased that this has been named to honour the area of the caribou crossing, as this has been important to the Tlicho since time immemorial,” said Grand Chief Edward Erasmus from the Tlicho government.