Worker killed at Gahcho Kué mine
Gahcho Kué mine operators have confirmed that a worker died at the site on Thursday. De Beers Group and Mountain Province Diamonds (MPD) issued a…
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Heavy Fuel Oil still a problem in Arctic waters.
CKLB Radio · Heavy Fuel Oil and Arctic waters Each year approximately 180 ships use the Northwest (Passage). As the Arctic warms, the Passage becomes…
Alberta set to release waste water from oil sands
Both the oil sands industry and the Alberta government are reporting that the wastewater levels are so high that a natural event like what happened…
Ekati public hearing highlights concerns around development effects on endangered caribou
If communities knew the effects of mining on caribou, they never would have supported the development. That comment came up from Lutsel K’e Dene First…
WSCC lays charges against Diavik for unsafe work environment
The Workers’ Safety and Compensation Commission (WSCC) has filed nine charges against Diavik Diamond Mine. In a news release, WSCC says the charges relate to…
Northern Saskatchewan Dene community puts up checkpoint on road to uranium mines
The Clearwater River Dene Nation (CRDN) has put up a “security checkpoint” on the highway running through the community — the only road access to…
Nechalacho mine touts new tech will lead to no tailings, easier reclamation
Kyle Bayha says the limited environmental impact of the Nechalacho project is what differentiates it from previous mines he’s worked at. “With the no tailings…
CPHO declares COVID-19 outbreak at Diavik mine; variant identified
Dr. Kami Kandola, NWT chief public health officer, has declared a COVID-19 outbreak at Diavik Diamond Mine after a second worker tested positive for the…
Délı̨nę signs agreement with feds for remediation around Great Bear Lake
Délı̨nę has signed an agreement with the federal government to benefit the community in remediation projects around Great Bear Lake. The agreement is a first…
Gahcho Kué temporarily stops production due to growing COVID-19 outbreak
Testing has identified six new presumptive cases at the mine.
Medical staff at Gahcho Kué mine have identified six new presumptive cases of COVID-19. This is in addition to the two confirmed cases identified last…