Tahera Diamond Corporation Officially Opens Jericho Mine

Tahera Diamond Corporation recently held the official opening ceremony for its Jericho Diamond Mine. The Jericho Diamond Mine represents Canada's third, and Nunavut's first, diamond mine.

Construction of the Jericho Diamond Mine was substantially completed during 2005, and the first diamonds were produced in January 2006. Tahera declared commercial production on July 1, 2006.

Over 140 guests and dignitaries attended the opening ceremony at the mine-site, including the Right Honorable Stephen Harper, prime minister; the Honorable Paul Okalik, premier of Nunavut Territory; and the Honorable James Prentice, minister of Indian affairs and northern development.

"The official opening marks the creation of Canada's newest diamond mine and the first in Nunavut. We are very pleased with the accomplishments of the Tahera team and look forward to many years of successful mining," said Peter Gillin, chairman and CEO of Tahera.