Diavik Calendar 2005 Production Statistics
2006年1月18日 - 9:00PM
PRニュース・ワイアー (英語)
TORONTO, Jan. 18 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- ABER DIAMOND CORPORATION
(TSE-ABZ, NASDAQ-ABER) Aber Diamond Corporation today confirmed
that a total of 7.74 million carats of diamonds were delivered to
the owners by the Diavik Diamond Mine during the calendar year
2005. The quantity of diamonds produced during the same period was
8.27 million carats. Although the diamond production is slightly
below the mine plan estimate of 8.5 million carats the quantity
delivered was in accordance with the mine plan. Aber's 40% share of
diamonds produced was 3.31 million carats for the year, 9% greater
than the prior year, with 0.73 million carats being produced in the
last calendar quarter of 2005. The average recovered grade of ore
processed during the year was 3.72 carats per tonne. Chairman and
Chief Executive Robert Gannicott said, "We are pleased with the
continued growth in production at Diavik as work proceeds to open
more working faces to dependably deliver ore to the expanded
processing capacity. We are also optimistic that improvements to
both mining and processing methods may improve the liberation and
recovery of enhanced diamond value". The results for the full
fiscal year ending January 31st 2006, as well as the fourth
quarter, are expected to be released during the week of March 13th
2006. These will be accompanied by a conference call and webcast.
This news release contains "forward looking statements" within the
meaning of the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.
When used in this release, words such as "estimate", "expect",
"anticipate", "projected", "planned", "forecasted" and similar
expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements ---
which are, by their very nature, not guarantees of Aber's future
operational or financial performance, and are subject to risks and
uncertainties. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on
these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date
of this release. Due to risks and uncertainties, actual events may
differ materially from current expectations. The Company disclaims
any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking
statements, whether as a result of new information, future events
or otherwise. About Aber Aber Diamond Corporation is a specialist
diamond company focusing on the mining and retail segments of the
diamond industry. The Company supplies rough diamonds to the global
market through its 40% ownership in the Diavik Diamond Mine,
located off Lac de Gras in Canada's Northwest Territories. Aber
also holds a 53% interest in Harry Winston Inc., the premier
retailer of diamond jewelry. DATASOURCE: Aber Diamond Corporation
CONTACT: Robert A. Gannicott, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
- (416) 362-2237; Amir Kalman, Director, Investor Relations - (416)
362-2237 (ext. 244)
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