History - Dominion Diamond Mines

The Company was formed in 1994.

In 2013, the Company divested Harry Winston Inc., its luxury brand business segment, and acquired a controlling interest in the Ekati Diamond Mine. In 2021, the company was sold to Arctic Canadian Diamond Company Ltd., a company formed and owned by funds and accounts managed by DDJ Capital Management, Brigade Capital Management, LP and Western Asset Management Company, LLC.

1994	Aber Diamond Corporation (later Harry Winston Diamond Corporation, Dominion Diamond Corporation, and ultimately Dominion Diamond Mines) is formed.
1994	Discovery of Diavik Diamond Mine.
2003	Diavik rough diamond production starts in January. First sale of rough diamonds in March.
2004	Aber acquires 51 percent of Harry Winston Inc., a luxury jewelry and watch retail brand.
2006	Aber brings ownership of Harry Winston Inc. to 100 percent.
2007	The Company changes its name from Aber Diamond Corporation to Harry Winston Diamond Corporation and lists on the New York Stock Exchange.
2012	The Company announces agreement to purchase the Ekati Diamond Mine.
2013	The Company divests Harry Winston Inc. and acquires a controlling interest in the Ekati Diamond Mine, taking on the new name Dominion Diamond Corporation.
2017	The Company becomes a part of the Washington Companies, under the name of Dominion Diamond Mines.
2021	The Company is sold to Arctic Canadian Diamond Company Ltd., a company formed and owned by funds and accounts managed by DDJ Capital Management, Brigade Capital Management, LP and Western Asset Management Company, LLC.