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RAPAPORT... Marc Cameron was appointed the president of Diavik Diamond Mines Inc. Cameron, a professional engineer who has been with Diavik since production was launched in 2003, has held several senior level roles within the company, most recently vice president of operations.
Cameron and his family reside in Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, Canada. He said, “I would like to take this opportunity to thank Niels Kristensen for his leadership throughout the past two years. Under his direction, Diavik has completed its transition to a proven underground mine and one with a very bright future.
“We have a strong history of making safety our highest value. We are a leader in working with local communities to ensure they benefit from our operations and that we do all we can to protect the environment. These commitments will continue. Our product is world-class and we have a highly skilled and dedicated team and I look forward to the challenges and successes ahead,” he added.
The Diavik diamond mine northeast of Yellowknife is an unincorporated joint venture between Rio Tinto's Diavik Diamond Mines Inc., which holds a 60 percent stake, and Dominion Diamond Diavik Limited Partnership, which owns 40 percent.
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