Burgundy Diamonds Mine Logo

Operations

Burgundy is a premier independent global scale diamond company focused on capturing the end-to-end value of our unique mine to market business model. As the largest producer among G7 countries, our strategy focuses on capturing margins along the full value chain of the diamond market, inclusive of mining, production and the sale of diamonds.

By building a balanced portfolio of the world’s best diamond projects in favourable jurisdictions, including our globally renowned Canadian mining asset Ekati, and by forming partnerships with diamond brands and exclusive jewellery maisons, Burgundy has unlocked access to the full diamond value chain. This mine to market business model with total chain of custody, provides traceability along every step of the process, with Burgundy able to assure the ethical production of the diamonds from mine to market and discovery to design.

An integrated business model from mine to market, providing traceability along every step of the process for our mid-stream customers.

Origin of our diamonds
Burgundy mines rough diamonds from Ekati Mine, located in Canada’s Northwest Territories, which it fully owns and operates. Ekati is Canada’s first surface and underground diamond mine and it’s renowned for the premium gem quality diamonds it produces.
CanadaMark™ Program
The CanadaMark™ program provides customers with assurance of the integrity of the supply chain of Canadian diamonds from mine to retail and gives the end consumers of diamond jewellery confidence in the origin and history of their polished diamonds. All CanadaMark™ certified diamonds are responsibly mined in Canada’s Northwest Territories, with respect for the sustainability of the natural environment and northern people; tracked through independent, audited processes at every stage from the mine of origin to the polished stone; natural and untreated; and polished to meet specific quality standards.
Sorting and selling of rough diamonds
Recovered rough diamonds are sorted and then eventually shipped to Antwerp Belgium, where our diamond market experts sell rough diamonds directly to manufacturers, who cut and polish diamonds, tailoring parcels to the customers' needs. Burgundy works with CanadaMark™ approved manufactures, which gives jewellery end consumers confidence in the Canadian origin of their diamonds.
Diamond Sales
Burgundy diamonds are sold through our proprietary auction system in Antwerp and through select tenders for larger special diamonds. In addition, Burgundy sells to exclusive jewellers supplying unique fancy gemstones for exquisite high-end jewellery pieces and custom jewellery designs. Through this mine to market business model with total chain of custody, we are able to assure undeniable guarantee of provenance and traceability for our rare and beautiful diamonds.

Future growth

The corporate strategy is underpinned by three achievable objectives. This includes extending the mine life at Ekati and identifying new mining opportunities. Ekati is poised to see additional conventional and underground operations to support significant mine life extension, as well as identifying operational improvements to improve efficiency and reduce costs. Burgundy is also looking to enhance the diamond sales process and maximize margins through its internal processes, external sales and brand partnerships with some of the world’s most prestigious jewellery maisons.