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Priestly Demolition Inc. to begin work with Rio Tinto's Diavik Diamond Mine on demolition activities
Priestly Demolition Inc. (PDI) is pleased to announce that they have entered an agreement with Indigenous joint venture DJRM First Nations Construction Corporation, which includes Denesoline Corporation, the business arm of Łutsël K'é Dene First Nation, to provide demolition services for Diavik Diamond Mine's closure phase. The initial planning stage is ongoing for the project and PDI is preparing to complete some demolition activities in 2026.
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