Diamonds

Saskatchewan hosts the largest diamond bearing Kimberlite field in the world at Fort a La Corne.
Canada is now the third largest diamond producer in the world.
Unethical mining practices throughout the world are increasing the demand for Canadian diamonds.
Global economic prosperity and changing demographicsare increasing demand.
Rough diamond prices have experienced significant price increases in 2009.

As the major diamond mines begin production, Saskatchewan could gain a sizeable 1% lift to its economy in each of 2009 and 2011… over the next 25 years royalties could average $130 million annually for about a decade.

Derek Holt, Assistant Chief Economist RBC Financial Group