Ministère de l’Industrie, du Tourisme et de l’Investissement

GNWT Grants Deepak International Ltd Approved Diamond Manufacturer

YELLOWKNIFE (January 7, 2013) The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is pleased to announce it has granted Deepak International Ltd  (DIL) with Approved NWT Diamond Manufacturer (ANDM) status. As an ANDM, DIL is qualified to purchase a portion of the 10% of NWT rough diamond production offered by NWT diamond producers to NWT cutting and polishing operations.

In addition, the GNWT and DIL have also signed a certification agreement and an exclusive polar bear trademark licensing agreement for the iconic POLAR BEAR DIAMOND™.

Input invited to draft a Management Plan to address Capacity Issues at Popular Prelude Lake Park

YELLOWKNIFE (December 19, 2012) - The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment is seeking public input on a draft Prelude Lake Management Plan (PMP). The plan is in response to issues arising from the increased popularity of the park. The PMP seeks to address some of the major concerns that can affect park users’ enjoyment, including: parking space, all-terrain vehicle use, marina congestion and the need for additional camping space.  The PMP outlines suggestions to address these issues, both in the immediate and longer term.

Socio-Economic Benefits Major Topic of GNWT and NWT Diamond Industry Partners Meeting

YELLOWKNIFE (December 17, 2012) Ministers from the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and senior officials from the three NWT diamond mines met to discuss the contribution the diamond industry has made to the NWT, the GNWT’s programs and services aimed at supporting the successful participation of NWT residents in the industry, as well as collective efforts and future plans to grow participation in the diamond industry so benefits can be realized for residents and mining companies alike.

Minister David Ramsay's address to the Arctic Technology Conference - Dec. 6, 2012

Good morning. First of all, I would like to thank the organizers of the Arctic Technology Conference for inviting me here, and a special thank you to the Canadian Consulate for giving me the opportunity to speak with you here this morning.

This is my second visit to Houston this year. I always enjoy meeting with my colleagues in the oil and gas industry to speak about a subject that is very important to me and our government: the prospects for development of the immense resource potential of the Northwest Territories.

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