Stornoway Diamond Corp Officially Opens Renard Diamond Mine
October 20, 16
(IDEX Online) – Stornoway Diamond Corporation officially opened its Renard Diamond Mine at a ceremony on Wednesday held in the presence of M. Pierre Arcand, Quebec’s Minister of Energy and Natural Resources and Minister responsible for the Plan Nord, as well as current and former staff members, project stakeholders and local community members.
Also in attendance were M. Jean Boucher, the Member of the Quebec National Assemby for Ungava, Chief Richard Shecapio, Chief of the Cree Nation of Mistissini, Mme Manon Cyr, Mayor of Chibougamau and M. Steve Gamache, Mayor of Chapais.
Matt Manson, President and CEO, commented “Today’s opening ceremony marks the culmination of approximately 20 years of work to bring the Renard Project from a green-field exploration concept to a fully operating new diamond mine. A long list of individuals can claim a share in the success of this enterprise. While we celebrate the official opening ceremony today, our production ramp-up continues and we remain on schedule to achieve commercial production by the year end.”
Patrick Godin, COO, commented, "Our company has relied for many years on its mineral resources, its shareholders, its employees and its stakeholders; and the strength, commitment, determination and ability of these four mainstays are what make us the most proud today."