NNSL: BHP and Ekati - the path forward

Former Nunavut commissioner Peter Irniq, centre, shares a moment with Silas Aittauq, Winnie Owingayak and Jean Simailak, from left, during the Truth and Reconciliation Commission's visit to Baker Lake.Full story

BHP Billiton mulls sale of Ekati Owner of diamond mine reviewing its diamond business SOMBA K'E/YELLOWKNIFE BHP Billiton is considering the sale of its Ekati Diamond Mine. The international resource development company shocked the city's mining industry with the Tuesday morning announcement, that it is reviewing its diamond business. "We are doing a strategic review of whether a continued presence in the diamond industry is consistent with our overall group strategy," BHP said.  Continued