Statement from Dominion Diamond Mines on Confirmed Case of Covid-19 at Ekati Mine

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On December 23, 2020, a single asymptomatic case of COVID-19 was detected among employees traveling to the Ekati Mine. The individual has been isolated, and a comprehensive Trigger Action Response Plan was activated, resulting in 29 others being quarantined as a precaution. All tested negative, with follow-up testing planned. Dominion Diamond Mines is collaborating with the Chief Public Health Officer of the Northwest Territories to monitor the situation closely.

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• Single COVID-19 case detected may raise health and safety concerns.
• Quarantine of 29 employees could disrupt operations.

Testing of employees travelling from the South to the Ekati Mine on December 23, 2020 has detected a single case of COVID-19. The individual is asymptomatic, feeling well and has been isolated within the quarantine wing established at the mine site. Upon notification of the case, the Company enacted the mine’s detailed Trigger Action Response Plan, including completion of contact tracing. Through this process, 29 individuals have been identified and have also been moved to quarantine as a precaution. All individuals’ test results have been confirmed as negative and follow-up testing will be completed for all affected personnel. Dominion Diamond Mines is working closely with the Chief Public Health Officer of the Northwest Territories and is closely monitoring the situation.

About Dominion Diamond Mines

Dominion Diamond Mines ULC is a Canadian mining company and one of the world’s largest producers and suppliers of premium rough diamond assortments to the global market. The company owns a controlling interest in the Ekati Diamond Mine, which it operates, and owns 40% of the Diavik Diamond Mine. The company also holds a controlling interest in the Lac de Gras Diamond Project. The Ekati and Diavik Diamond Mines, and the Lac de Gras Diamond Project are located in the Northwest Territories of Canada. In addition to its mining and exploration operations, Dominion has offices in Canada, Belgium and India.

For more information, please visit www.ddmines.com and Dominion’s private investor portal, or contact investor@ddcorp.ca.

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FAQ

What happened on December 23, 2020, at Ekati Mine?

A single COVID-19 case was detected among employees traveling to the Ekati Mine, leading to precautionary measures.

How is Dominion Diamond Mines responding to the COVID-19 case?

Dominion Diamond Mines enacted its Trigger Action Response Plan and quarantined 29 individuals as a precaution.

What measures are in place for the COVID-19 situation at Ekati Mine?

The company is conducting contact tracing, testing affected personnel, and monitoring the situation with health authorities.

What was the health status of the individual who tested positive for COVID-19?

The individual was asymptomatic and felt well.

What precautions are taken for employees at Ekati Mine?

Employees are quarantined and tested to ensure health and safety following the detection of COVID-19.