Gahcho Kue Diamond Mine Project
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Gahcho Kué is Dene for Gathering Place of the Big Rabbits. Gah=Rabbit or Hare; Cho=Big or Grand; Kué=Place or Home.
The Gahcho Kue Diamond Mine Project is located on the Canadian tundra in the Northwest Territories. Gahcho Kue site is situated on Kennady Lake:63 Degrees 30 Minutes (North) Longitude: 109 Degrees 30 Minutes (West).
The Gahcho Kue Diamond Mine Project is a joint-venture between Mountain Province Diamonds and DeBeers Canada Inc.
The Gahcho Kue Diamond Mine Project consists of three primary kimberlite pipes within close proximity of each other, and several unexplored kimberlite occurrences that are scattered over several kilometers.
Gahcho Kue is expected to produce three million carats per year. It has potential to become a high-grade and long-life diamond mine.