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08 September 2025

Rio Tinto’s Diavik Diamond Mine reaches 150 million carat milestone

YELLOWKNIFE, Canada – Rio Tinto’s Diavik Diamond Mine in the Northwest Territories of Canada has reached a significant milestone of producing 150 million carats of rough diamonds since the mine commenced production in 2003.
18 June 2025

Rio Tinto IOC invests $800,000 to expand childcare offering at Lil Snowflakes daycare

LABRADOR CITY, Canada – Rio Tinto’s Iron Ore Company of Canada (IOC) is investing $800,000 over two years to support the expansion of the Lil Snowflakes daycare in Wabush. The expansion will increase the daycare’s capacity to an estimated 116 spaces, including 86 full-time spots, with 50 spaces designated for IOC employees. These designated spaces will help support local workforce retention while

18 June 2025

Rio Tinto IOC investit 800 000 $ pour élargir l’offre de services à la garderie Lil Snowflakes

LABRADOR CITY, Canada – La Companie minière IOC de Rio Tinto investit 800 000 $ sur deux ans pour soutenir l’agrandissement du service de garde Lil Snowflakes à Wabush. L’agrandissement augmentera la capacité du service de garde à environ 116 places, y compris 86 places à temps plein et 50 places réservées aux enfants des employé(e)s d’IOC. Les places réservées aideront à retenir la main-d’oeuvre

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