Measuring success 1996-2016, produced by the NWT & Nunavut Chamber of Mines, describes the cumulative combined benefits of 21 years of diamond mine construction and diamond mine operations in the Northwest Territories. The benefits include:
- Increased skills base and capacity for northern residents
- Several thousand well-paying jobs that have contributed to federal and territorial taxes, local business and community growth
- Strong safety performance protecting workers
- Northern and northern Indigenous businesses with proven ability to compete
- Support for cultural activities and community wellness through donations, sponsorships, and scholarships
- Research and knowledge advancements as monitoring programs developed for and supported by the mining companies continues to expand understanding of the northern ecosystem
- Innovations and efficiencies to reduce greenhouse gas emissions
