Snap Lake was an underground Mine. As of DEcember 4, 2015, the mine entered into Care & Maintenance. In December of 2017, De Beers announced its intent to enter into final closure of the Mine. De Beers is applying for a water licence to support the closure and post-closure phases of the mine life. Closure activities are described in detail in the Final Closure and Reclamation Plan enclosed. A complete list of all updated documents is included within the cover letter. Closure activities include quarrying, capping and contouring of the north pile, construction of influent storage ponds and passive wetlands, water collection, treatment, and management; waste management, use of water, deposit of waste, operation of an airstrip, landfill, camp and associated facilities, demolition of buildings, re-vegetation etc.
