Dominion closes Ekati sale to Arctic
Diamond World|January - February 2021
Canada-based miner Dominion Diamond Mines ULC has completed the previously announced sale of the Ekati diamond mine and associated assets to Arctic Canadian Diamond Company Ltd., a company formed and owned by funds and accounts managed by DDJ Capital Management, Brigade Capital Management, LP and Western Asset Management Company, LLC.
Dominion closes Ekati sale to Arctic

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