The Socio-Economic Agreement Report is published annually and highlights the numerous ways our operations at
Burgundy Diamond Mines’ commitment to sustainable development and contributions towards local communities, specifically benefiting local Indigenous peoples including First Nations, Inuit and Métis, are outlined in the report.
The report provides information about Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) partnerships with four Indigenous communities, which for
“As Canada’s largest diamond producer, Burgundy’s focus to extend mine life at Ekati can only be achieved through our valued relationships with local community members, the Government of
Key information in the report demonstrates Burgundy’s commitment to a safe work environment and highlights responsible and ethical mining practices through programs that support our environmental and social impact targets. The report also highlights significant community investment, through IBA provisions, northern and Indigenous contractor spend, community projects, donations, and scholarships. This year there was increased spending with northern and Indigenous businesses as well a keen focus on local northern resident recruitment and providing training and development to support for our diverse workforce.
“I am proud of the socio-economic progress we have made in 2023 and look forward to continuing Ekati mine’s legacy as a major contributor to the economy of the North,” said
To view the full 2023 SEA Report please visit burgundydiamonds.com/reports-resources.
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Burgundy’s innovative strategy is focused on capturing margins along the full value chain of the diamond market, inclusive of mining, production, cutting and polishing, and sale of diamonds. By building a balanced portfolio of the world’s best diamond projects in favourable jurisdictions, including the globally ranked Canadian mining asset Ekati, a world class diamond cutting and polishing facility in
This end-to-end business model with total chain of custody provides traceability along every step of the process, with Burgundy able to safeguard the ethical production of the diamonds from mining to marketing and discovery to design. Burgundy was founded in
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