TORONTO, Jun 13, 2006 (Canada NewsWire via COMTEX News Network) -- Tahera Diamond Corporation (TSX-TAH) is pleased to announce that its Jericho Mine Rescue Team placed first in the Surface Mine Category in the 40th Annual Mine Rescue Competition hosted by the Workers' Compensation Board (WCB) of the Northwest Territories and Nunavut in Yellowknife on June 9th and 10th, 2006. Competition included teams from the Ekati Diamond Mine and the Diavik Diamond Mine. The competition involved eight mine rescue events including simulated disasters, a written exam, and safety equipment inspections.

The Jericho Diamond Mine competition team members were Kevin Foster (team captain), Anthony Bayduza, Bruce McCarthy, Corey Kinsey, Maurice Kay, Mike Tanguay, and coach Dale Craig. All team members exhibited a high level of skill and knowledge regarding emergency response situations to place first in the competition. Their accomplishment represents the first time ever that an inaugural team has won the competition in the 40 year history of the event. The team now qualifies to compete in the bi-annual Western Regional Mine Rescue Competition in September 2007.

"Tahera's team is to be congratulated for their success in this competition. We are very pleased with this performance, which reflects the quality of the Jericho Mine employees and their ongoing commitment to mine safety", said Peter Gillin, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Tahera Diamond Corporation.

    Tahera Diamond Corporation
    R. Peter Gillin - Chairman and CEO
    Grant Ewing - Executive Vice President

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SOURCE: Tahera Diamond Corporation

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