Stornoway Diamond Corporation reported that, as of November 15th, 2016 244,623 tonnes of ore had been processed for an attributable carat production of 261,353 carats. Ore processing rates in October achieved an average daily rate of 3,114 tonnes per day, with a peak of 4,711 tonnes per day. This increased to an average rate of 3,804 tonnes per day and a peak of 6,357 tonnes per day in the first half of November.

For Fiscal 2016, based on the March 2016 mine plan, is 220,000 carats produced, at an average grade of 97 cpht. The higher grade achieved is attributable to a better than expected mix of ore available within the open pit for processing. The focus of the ramp-up remains the management and de-watering of processed kimberlite. Commercial production at Renard is defined as 60% of plant capacity, or 3,600 tonnes per day, over a 30 day period. This is expected to be achieved, on schedule, on or around December 31, 2016.