Burgundy Diamond Mines Layoffs 2025 — 160 Jobs Cut in Northwest Territories, Canada
160
employees affected
Media Report
Burgundy Diamond Mines announced the suspension of open pit operations at Ekati Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories, laying off several hundred employees and contractors, with the Union of Northern Workers confirming approximately 160 of its members were affected. The company continues mining at the Misery underground site while the layoffs are attributed to weak diamond market conditions, reduced demand in China, and competition from lab-grown diamonds.
Key Facts
- Announced Date
- July 16, 2025
- Province
- Northwest Territories
- City
- Yellowknife
- Industry
- Energy
- Laid Off
- 160
- Company Type
- private
- Source
- News Media
Company Info
- English Name
- Burgundy Diamond Mines
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