Canadian diamonds a 20% ownership of the mine, and since its discovery and start of operation in 1998, Ekati has produced over 40 million carats of diamonds. The discovery and later success of this diamond mine caught the attention of other major mining operations, and more massive mines were opened and fully operational within 10 years. Located approximately 53 miles southeast of the Snap Lake Diamond Mine, the Gahcho Kue Diamond Mine Project is one of the richest diamond mines in Canada with an expected lifespan of 11 years. It is estimated that 54,000,000 carats will be recovered during the mine's lifetime.
Tale of Ekati first. He is named for the Ekati Diamond Mine, discovered by a group which included Fipke. After three straight poor performances, in May 2009 Tale of Ekati was retired from racing. He was sent to Darby Dan Farm to stand stallion duties. His top progeny include 2015 Preakness runner-up Tale of Verve, 2017 Louisiana Derby winner Girvin, Comely Stakes winner Verve's Tale (Tale of Verve's full sister), graded stakes placed Tale of S'avall, and 2015 Davona Dale Stakes winner Ekati's Phaeton. His 2017 stud fee is $7,500. Tale of Ekati Tale of Ekati (foaled March 31, 2005]) is a retired