EventOn September 17, Rio Tinto signed a closure agreement in Kugluktuk that will fund at least $226,000 in student scholarships and $228,000 in community contributions through 2025, and keep its $3,100 per‑student fund active until the Diavik diamond mine permanently shuts down in 2029. Scholarships will range from $1,500 to $5,000, supporting local and out‑of‑region students.
Rio Tinto has agreed to keep funding scholarships and cultural programs for the Kitikmeot Inuit Association even after the Diavik diamond mine closes, committing $226,000 in scholarships in 2025 and continuing the $3,100 per-student fund until 2029.
Rio Tinto has agreed to keep funding scholarship and cultural programs for the Kitikmeot Inuit Association following the Diavik diamond mine’s permanent closure. The deal guarantees ongoing educational support and community benefits as the mine shuts down through 2029.
