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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.

Announced Date
December 3, 2025
Effective Date
November 25, 2025
Province
Northwest Territories
Industry
Other
Laid Off
90
Organization Type
private
Source
News Media
Organization
Aurora Group of Companies

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Sources (1 article)

N.W.T. company says it's owed roughly $8M from Ekati mine's owner

CBC·Dec 3, 2025