Diavik Diamond Mine operated for 23 years in a remote region about 300 kilometers northeast of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories, producing more than 150 million carats of diamonds before ending production in March 2026.​

The design, construction and operation of Diavik is a story of success on a grand scale, in part because it is in one of the most challenging environments in the world: the sub-Arctic tundra, one of the world’s most pristine environments. 

​Through innovation, world class engineering technologies, and respectful partnerships with Indigenous organizations, Diavik safely mined some of the world’s most ethical diamonds with minimal impact on the local land, water, and wildlife.​

​Diavik’s relentless commitment to safety is a testament to the care that each crew member demonstrates to their colleagues, and this focus will continue through closure and reclamation. ​

John T. Ryan Technology Award 2024

 “Track Topper – Dozer Track Kneeling Pad” 

Located 70 kilometres (43.5 miles) north of Fort McMurray, AB, Imperial’s Kearl mine is one of Canada’s largest oil sands deposits with a production rate of 270,000 barrels per day (2023). The mining area contains approximately 4.6 billion barrels of bitumen resources which are expected to be recovered over a 40-year span.  

With more than 2,500 workers at site on any given day, Kearl’s strong safety culture is rooted in teamwork and is demonstrated daily through the care and concern workers have for one another. This is the third John T. Ryan award Kearl has received in the past five years (2018, 2020, 2023), which speaks to the drive and dedication of the entire Kearl workforce towards industry-leading safety performance and eliminating life-altering injuries and fatalities.