Between Discovery Mine and Big Dan Mine, which mine was named after Dan O'Connor?
Big Dan Mine Big Dan Mine is an abandoned underground mine in Northeastern Ontario, Canada. It is located about 1 km southwest of Net Lake and just west of the Ontario Northland Railway in east-central Strathy Township. It is named after Dan O'Connor, who first claimed the site in the 1890s.
Jericho Diamond Mine The Jericho Diamond Mine is a dormant diamond mine located in Canada's Nunavut territory. Jericho is Nunavut’s first and only diamond mine. It is located 420 km northeast of Yellowknife, Northwest Territories and is accessible by air all year and by winter road from Yellowknife. The project was mined from 2006 to 2008, and produced 780000 carat of diamonds from 1200000 t of kimberlite mined from the open pit operation. Over $200 million was invested in the development of the Jericho operations including the construction of a 2000 t per day diamond recovery plant, maintenance facility, fuel farm, and offices and accommodation for 225 personnel.