Former Rivals Join Forces In Search For Diamonds

Monday, August 15, 2005 at 14:50

 

 

Two companies looking for diamonds at a site east of Prince Albert have announced plans to merge.

 

Kensington Resources and Shore Gold are joining forces in a move designed to bolster their fortunes regarding the Fort a la Corne diamond mine project.

 

For the past three years, the two companies have been drilling test hole in the region in an effort to determine the viability of a mine in the area.

 

So far, no concrete plans to build a diamond mine have been announced — but officials say results look promising.

 

The site is located just a few kilometres from the reserve of the James Smith Cree Nation.

 

Band members have been told they will likely get jobs if a mine is developed.