November 09, 2017
On Monday, November 6, 2017 EMAB staff flew into Lutsel K'e to put on a community update that evening, with the help of Charlie Catholique, EMAB Vice Chair and LKDFN Director. Staff and Charlie met with the Wildlife Committee in the afternoon and gave a presentation on the most recent activities at Diavik Mine. That evening, EMAB hosted a public meeting in the Community Hall which included a feast and prizes. The presentation focused on the most recent Final Closure Plan for the Diavik minesite, as well as the closure plan for the Waste Rock Storage Area. Approxiametly 15 people attended the public update. Staff returned to Yellowknife on November 7, 2017.