Yellowknife: Diamond capital of North America
Subject
Abstract
The city that gold built in the
1930s and 40s has traded up to
diamonds. Yellowknife is riding
high on the glittering stones,
with one diamond mine operating
some 200 kilometres north,
and another one on the way.
Now officially declared
"Diamond Capital of North
America," the city sees a future
steeped in diamond exploration,
mine development, education
and training, cutting, polishing,
jewellery manufacturing, retailing,
marketing and sales.