Yes, in the beginning of this development of the diamond manufacturing companies in the NWT, not all the allocations have been used up. Recently the three existing manufacturers have restructured and they have taken on partnerships. Bigger experienced and known diamond companies have bought into all three of them, made partnerships with all three existing diamond manufacturers. In fact, there is a plan to expand some of their factories to make them bigger. So we anticipate that as Diavik gets into production and the different manufacturers line up to be considered, I think there is going to be more of a take-up in the North. Some of the plans are to get diamonds that are bought separately. So there are major plans to do more with these manufacturing companies in Yellowknife. Thank you.
Jim Antoine on Bill 3: Appropriation Act, 2003-2004
In the Legislative Assembly on March 5th, 2003. See this statement in context.
Bill 3: Appropriation Act, 2003-2004
Item 20: Consideration In Committee Of The Whole Of Bills And Other Matters
March 5th, 2003
Page 535
Jim Antoine Nahendeh
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