DIAMOND PRODUCTION – Diavik output 7.74 million carats

NORTHWEST TERRITORIES - The Diavik diamond mine at Lac de Gras produced a total of 7.74 million carats of diamonds in 2005. They were delivered to owners ABER DIAMOND CORP. (40%) and RIO TINTO (60%). This compares with production of 8.27 million carats last year.

More information about the Canada's second diamond mine is available at www.Diavik.ca.