Dec 4 (Reuters) -
* Snap Lake mine to be put on care and maintenance
* De Beers Canada says De Beers will evaluate market conditions over the next
year to determine the potential of the ore body as a viable mine
* De Beers Canada Corp says decision follows a review of the mine's operation,
particularly in light of current market conditions
* De Beers Canada says work to suspend production at Snap Lake has begun, and
is expected to last between one to nine months
* De Beers Canada Corp says mining at Snap Lake mine to cease immediately
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