GNWT has no plan to close liquor stores and cannabis outlet amidst coronavirus threat
The Northwest Territories Liquor and Cannabis Commission (NWTLCC) will keep all its liquor stores and its one cannabis outlet open – at least for the…
Industry
De Beers applies to expand Gahcho Kué diamond mine
De Beers Canada is hoping to extend the life of its Gahcho Kué diamond mine by two years. Earlier this month, the company applied to…
NWT mines introduce additional health protocols, no intentions to close amid COVID-19 concerns
All three diamond mines in the NWT have additional health protocols in place to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and all intend to stay open…
Mine Training Society in Yellowknife suspends all training activities due to COVID-19
The Yellowknife-based Mine Training Society (MTS) has now has suspended all training activities, due to the threat of coronavirus. In a news release issued Tuesday…
Northwestel asks CRTC for temporary relief on Internet charges during coronavirus outbreak
Northwestel says it has submitted an urgent application to the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) for temporary relief on residential Internet usage to make…
GNWT 2020 budget: more of the same
The 19th Legislative Assembly’s first budget reflects much more business as usual than any significant changes. Finance Minister Caroline Wawzonek acknowledged as much, saying the…
MP McLeod backs Green New Deal; no word yet on Teck mine
Local climate activists are patting themselves on the back after MP Michael McLeod has said he will support a motion in the House of Commons…
Mackenzie Valley Review Board approves amendment to Diavik closure plan despite possible ‘adverse impacts’
“The Project is likely to result in significant adverse impacts.” Those words are bolded in a recent report issued by the Mackenzie Valley Review Board…
Giant Mine remediation team presents closure plan at public hearing
The Giant Mine Remediation Project team is hoping the Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board will approve its water license and land use permit for…
YKDFN’s Det’on Cho Nahanni Construction Corporation appointed as contract miner for Nechalacho Rare Earth project
The Det’on Cho construction company has signed an agreement with Australia-based Cheetah Resources to control the mining at the Nechalacho Rare Earth mining project site….