加拿大的钻石开采正在减少,因为主要矿场接近关闭,对西北地区经济构成威胁。 Canadian diamond mining is declining as major mines near closure, threatening the Northwest Territories' economy.

加拿大西北地区的钻石开采正在减少,因为主要矿场即将关闭,里约丁托的迪亚维克矿将于2026年3月关闭,德比尔斯的Gahcho Kue矿预计将在2031年之前开采。 Diamond mining in Canada’s Northwest Territories is declining as major mines near closure, with Rio Tinto’s Diavik mine set to shut in March 2026, and De Beers’ Gahcho Kue mine expected to operate until 2031. Ekati矿可能延伸到2040年,但面临财政紧张,促使裁员和暂停股票交易,美国对进口成品钻石征收关税,全球需求因实验室生产的替代产品而下降,使情况进一步恶化。 The Ekati mine may extend to 2040 but faces financial strain, prompting staff cuts and a stock trading suspension, worsened by U.S. tariffs on imported finished diamonds and falling global demand due to lab-grown alternatives. 该工业为该领土经济贡献了200多亿美元,支持其国内生产总值和政府收入的很大一部分,受到压力。 The industry, which contributed over $20 billion to the territory’s economy and supports a significant portion of its GDP and government revenue, is under pressure. 联邦援助,包括1.15亿美元的关税贷款,已经提供,但长期可持续性仍然不确定。 Federal aid, including an $115-million tariff loan, has been provided, but long-term sustainability remains uncertain. 随着矿场的关闭,开垦工作将提供临时工作,但不会产生特许权使用费或税收。 As mines close, reclamation work will offer temporary jobs, but these do not generate royalties or taxes. 领土领导人正在推动经济多样化,发展重要的矿物、旅游业和电影业,但从大规模采矿向更多样化经济的过渡,带来了重大挑战。 Territorial leaders are pushing for economic diversification into critical minerals, tourism, and film, but transitioning from large-scale mining to a more diversified economy presents significant challenges.