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EXCLUSIVE: De Beers hints at longer life for Gahcho Kue

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photo courtesy of DeBeers Canada An employee monitors displays in a control room at the Gahcho Kue Mine's processing plant. A De Beers Canada official hinted this week the company is working on a plan to extend the life of the mine beyond 2021.

A manager with De Beers Canada dropped an enticing clue at the close of two days of hearings before the Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board this week.

He was there to address concerns with the Snap Lake mine closure plan, but his closing remarks were worth the price of admission.

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