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Dominion Diamond Corporation was established in 1994,
 coinciding with the discovery of the Diavik Diamond Mine. At the time, the
 company was known as Aber Diamond Corporation. Dominion would later change its
 name to Harry Winston Diamond Corporation, then to Dominion Diamond
 Corporation, and finally to Dominion Diamond Mines as it is presently known.

Aber struggled to penetrate the diamond market for the first nine years, during which De Beers mostly
 dominated the market. It was
 not until January 2003 that Aber produced their first rough diamonds in the
 Diavik mine. In March of the same year, the company made its first sale of
 rough diamonds, a significant milestone that designated it a critical player in
 the global diamond industry.

In 2004, the company acquired a 51% stake in Harry Winston
 Inc. Two years later, Aber claimed complete ownership of Harry Winston Inc. The
 company changed its name to Harry Winston Inc. in 2007 when it was listed on
 Wall Street for the first time.

Dominion declared its interest in the Ekati Diamond Mine in
 2012. It was a capital-intensive decision that saw the firm divest Harry
 Winston Inc. When the corporation finally acquired a controlling stake in the
 mine, it dropped its name and adopted Dominion Diamond Corporation. The
 company’s streak of changing names would end in 2017 when it became a
 subsidiary of the Washington Companies.

Over the years, Dominion’s fortunes have grown
 tremendously. The company has partnered with renowned diamond merchants to
 enhance its brand. One such partnership is a deal that was signed in June 2017
 with&nbsp;<a href="https://www.petragems.com/james-allen-review/">James Allen</a>.
 According to the agreement, James Allen would become the preeminent online
 retailer of CanadaMark diamonds.<a href="https://www.jamesallen.com/loose-diamonds/all-diamonds/?a_aid=5c83f22427304" target="_blank"><img loading="lazy" class="img-responsive" src="https://backend.petragems.com/public/api/Images/img-1687674586.webp" alt="James Allen Diamonds In HD" width="431" height="241" title="James Allen Diamonds"></a>

Brief History

The Ekati Diamond Mine was Canada's first surface and underground diamond mining site in the Canadian Lac de Gras region. Though discovered in 1981, profound explorations began in the mid-90s.
 Ekati is a Tlicho word for "fat lake." During the initial years of diamond
 exploration on this site, much of the mining occurred in six open fields. The
 pits include Beartooth, Koala, Koala North, Fox, Panda, and Misery, though only
 Panda, Koala, and Koala North could witness some underground operations.





Mining operations have since ceased in most of these pits.
 Till recently, only Koala, Sable, Misery, and Pigeon were active, whereas a
 massive chunk of the activities happened in open pits. However, more
 prospecting work is ongoing around these sites to determine their diamond
 potential.Although Diavik may not be as old as Ekati, it is the
 largest diamond mine in Canada by carat production. The site witnessed the
 first production of diamonds in January 2003. Diavik has taken over major
 diamond mines worldwide, primarily because the site produces diamonds of
 exceptional clarity. Diavik diamonds are also sparkling white, another one of
 their distinguishing features.

Dominion Diamond Mines does not operate the mine
 independently. Instead, it is a joint venture with Rio Tinto that takes care of
 the site operations while Dominion funds 40% of the operating costs. In return,
 it receives 40% of the net diamond output from the mine.<a href="https://www.bluenile.com/education/diamonds/buying-guides?a_aid=5c83f22427304/" target="_blank"><img loading="lazy" class="img-responsive" src="https://backend.petragems.com/public/api/Images/img-1687677013.webp" alt="Diamond Cheat Sheet Blue Nile" width="300px" title="Diamond Cheat Sheet"></a>

Diamond Mines Controlled by Dominion

Dominion Diamond Mines believes in the principles of
 corporate social responsibility, which is why they strive to ensure that their
 diamond mining and trading operations are above board. Throughout activities, Dominion seeks to uphold sustainable environmental practices—besides, the company endeavors to bring about a significant socio-economic
 transformation. The firm commits to safeguarding the health and welfare of the
 employees and the communities with whom it interacts.

Indigenous communities are the greatest beneficiaries of
 this corporate-social responsibility commitment. First, the company aspires to
 undertake all mining activities that do not escalate environmental degradation.
 Besides, it seeks to impact the local communities economically. Dominion
 identifies some of the main challenges that indigenous communities face.
 Afterward, in liaison with their leaders, the company tries to devise long-term
 solutions. To that end, Dominion makes periodic reports on the economic and
 environmental status of the Northwest Territories. These reports include
 the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ddmines.com/wp-content/uploads/ESTMA-2018.pdf" target="_blank">2018
 ESTMA Report</a>, the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ddmines.com/wp-content/uploads/DDC-ESTMA-31-January-2017-FINAL.pdf" target="_blank">2016
 ESTMA Report</a>, and the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ddmines.com/wp-content/uploads/ESTMA-2017-Final-Report-Package.pdf" target="_blank">2017
 ESTMA Report</a>.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ddmines.com/careers/" target="_blank">Check
 their website</a>&nbsp;for real-time news on matters such as jobs and
 careers.

<a href="https://www.petragems.com/blog/blood-and-conflict-diamonds/">Blood diamonds</a>&nbsp;have
 always been a constant flesh in the thorn of diamond traders worldwide,
 heralding the establishment of the&nbsp;<a href="https://www.petragems.com/kimberley-process/">Kimberley Process</a>&nbsp;Certification Scheme and the
 System of Warranties. Diamond traders that subscribe to any of these councils
 undertake to deal only in conflict-free diamonds. Dominion provides a conflict-free guarantee on their invoices as part of their commitment
 to producing ethical diamonds.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.petragems.com/diamond-buying-guide/">Buying diamonds</a>&nbsp;from
 the company comes with peace of mind, knowing that one is dealing with ethically sourced stones. Better, Canada as a country subscribes to the KPCS,
 implying that one can, by all means, be certain that the diamonds from any of
 the mines controlled by Dominion will be conflict-free.

Dominion Diamond Mines is also a member of the Diamond
 Producers Association, which comprises leading diamond companies worldwide.
 The main objective of this association is to keep blood diamonds out of the mainstream
 diamond market. Besides, the body continually comes up with the best practices
 in the mining, producing, and selling diamonds. DPA members also strive to
 understand the needs of their consumers in a bid to offer them unique value and
 personalized experiences. Other notable members include De Beers, Lucara
 Diamond Corporation, Rio Tinto, ALROSA, Gem Diamonds Ltd, and Petra Diamonds
 Ltd. Lastly, Dominion is a member of the Responsible Jewellery Council, another
 body charged with promoting ethical, social, and environmental practices in the
 diamond trade.

Dominion’s Corporate Social Responsibility

Besides their membership in reputable diamond councils,
 Dominion Diamond Mines is a critical player in implementing the Canadamark™
 initiative. Canadamark™ is an initiative that ensures that the diamonds
 produced in Canada retain their high ethical integrity. It is one of the
 programs by Dominion aiming at instilling confidence in diamond consumers.

When customers buy Canadamark™, they receive a natural,
 untreated, responsibly mined diamond. Above all, the diamond meets
 all the quality standards regardless of where it is bought.

Dominion Diamond Mines may have undergone numerous name
 changes, but the company has continually upheld its core business
 principles—environmental stewardship and socio-economic empowerment. Every
 diamond from Dominion comes with an assurance of quality and high
 craftsmanship.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.ddmines.com/contact/" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">Click here</a>&nbsp;to
 contact the company for any queries or clarifications.

Quality Assurance to a Whole New Level

Dominion Diamond Corporation is a diamond mining company
        based in Canada and goes by several names, such as Dominion Diamond Mines,
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Dominion Diamond Corporation: A Canadian Mining Giant