Aurora Group of Companies Layoffs 2025 — 90 Jobs Cut in Northwest Territories, Canada
90
employees affected
Media Report
Aurora Group of Companies laid off all 90 of its mechanics and welders at the Ekati diamond mine in the Northwest Territories due to missed payments from mine owner Burgundy Diamond Mines, which owes approximately $8 million in arrears. The layoffs occurred in stages between June and September 2025 as the company faced financial challenges attributed to record-low diamond prices and U.S. tariffs disrupting the global diamond trade.
Key Facts
All Other layoffs →- Announced Date
- December 3, 2025
- Effective Date
- November 25, 2025
- Province
- Northwest Territories
- Industry
- Other
- Laid Off
- 90
- Organization Type
- private
- Source
- News Media
Company Info
All Aurora Group of Companies layoffs →- Organization
- Aurora Group of Companies
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