ABOUT US
Welcome to Arctic Blue, Canada’s newest diamond mining company.
Arctic Blue is a private Canadian diamond company focused on the development of the flagship DO27 kimberlite in the heart of Canada’s premier diamond-producing district in the Northwest Territories. Arctic Blue controls an undivided 89.7 percent interest in the WO Project which hosts the large, high-grade DO27 diamond deposit.
The Company is led by a highly experienced mining team with extensive experience in diamond exploration, mine development, mine operations, and rough and polished diamond sales.
Arctic Blue specializes in finding value in overlooked, underappreciated diamond resources. With a commitment to next-generation mining innovations and sustainability, the Company is dedicated to creating low-cost, high-value economic opportunities for the benefit of stakeholders for generations to come.
Arctic Blue is part of the Arctic Blue Group, a vertically integrated diamond company, including the exclusive online diamond jewelry sales platform Arctic Blue.
Our Mission
Arctic Blue’s mission is the sustainable development of the DO27 diamond mine utilizing the innovative Underwater Remote Mining (URM) system to extract kimberlite with minimal impact on the environment. Once extracted, a diamond concentrate will be produced from the uniquely soft DO27 kimberlite for off-site treatment and final diamond extraction.
The Company aims to provide its stakeholders with sustainable growth, while upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct and environmental stewardship. Arctic Blue’s commitment to safety, transparency, and innovation guides us as it works to extract and market diamonds that reflect the beauty and integrity of the Canadian landscape.
Our Values
Integrity
We conduct our business with the highest ethical standards, ensuring transparency and accountability at every level of our operations.
Excellence
We strive for excellence in every aspect of our business—from development to production—driven by innovation and continuous improvement.
Respect
We value the communities in which we operate, respecting their cultures, traditions, and contributions, and aim to collaborate to create lasting positive effects.
Collaboration
We believe in the power of collaboration, working closely with our stakeholders—employees, Indigenous communities, government, and partners—to achieve shared success.
Sustainability
We are committed to building a sustainable future, balancing economic, social, and environmental objectives to ensure that our legacy benefits generations to come.
Meet our team
Our team boasts a wide range of expertise, ranging from seasoned mining executives to renowned research professionals.
Matt Evans
President
Matt Evans has more than 14 years of experience at public mining companies, including Mountain Province Diamonds, Kennady Diamonds, and Mayfair Gold. He co-founded the Arctic Blue jewelry brand which promotes Canadian fluorescent diamonds. He holds an MBA with a specialization in marketing.
Justin Byrd
Director & Treasurer
Justin Byrd is an experienced finance professional with a Master of Science in Economics and Finance and an MBA. Mr. Byrd serves as Chief Financial Officer at Pan Global Resources, and previously served as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Secretary at Mayfair Gold. He has public company experience with Monsanto Company (acquired by Bayer AG in 2016) where he held progressively senior finance positions over six years. Mr. Byrd also held a senior finance position in a private company.
Patrick Evans
Chair
With over 25 years of senior management experience at public mining companies, Patrick Evans has discovered, developed and operated mines across four continents. He has served as CEO of Mayfair Gold, Dominion Diamonds, Mountain Province Diamonds, Kennady Diamonds, Norsemont Mining, Weda Bay Minerals, Southern Platinum and Southern Era Resources. He also served as Vice President for Placer Dome Inc. He served as chairman of Mirasol Resources. Mr. Evans is chairman of Pan Global Resources.