A one-off pendant containing diamonds from the NWT’s Diavik, Ekati and Gahcho Kué mines has sold for $17,500 at auction, money that will go to good causes.
The pendant, designed by Adamas Diamonds, was auctioned at the NWT Max Awards, an industry awards ceremony held in Yellowknife on Thursday night.
The winning bid came from Brian Cornick, president and chief executive of Cando, a rail terminal operator.
Cando just acquired the Enterprise rail terminal established in recent years by Brad Mapes’ AWP Industries.
The proceeds of Thursday’s sale will go to the Yellowknife Community Fundraising Club’s Adopt-A-Family program, an earlier press release stated, which identifies “families and children in need and helps to provide them with Christmas gifts and groceries during the holiday season.”
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Award winners on Thursday included Angela Balsillie receiving an honorary achievement award and Dr Michael Stubley a distinguished service award.
The Tłı̨chǫ Investment Corporation received this year’s economic leadership award, Diavik Diamond Mine the environmental, social and governance award, and Darcy Sinclair the Indigenous achievement award.
Kelly Brenton won the women in mining award, Adam Bembridge the special achievement award, and Burgundy Diamond Mines the WSCC safety award.
The De Beers Group Snap Lake closure project received the mining reclamation outstanding achievement award.
Two 2023 awards were recognized at the ceremony: Mapes for economic leadership and April Desjarlais for Indigenous achievement.
