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…
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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…
Inuvialuit, Gwich’in team up to build new contracting company
The Inuvialuit Development Corporation and Gwich’in Development Corporation have come together to create Delta North Alliance, a general contracting company. In a news release, the…
Oil spill closes Snare Falls hydro
The volume of oil spilled, cost and repair timeline are all still unknown.
The Northwest Territories Power Corporation has removed its hydro unit from operation at Snare Falls following an oil spill. According to an NTPC news release,…
Dominion reaches deal to sell Ekati
The deal does not include the company's 40 per cent stake in Diavik mine.
Dominion Diamond Mines has announced it has reached an agreement to sell its Ekati mine to a group of creditors. The proposed deal would see…
Giant Mine is a monster: YKDFN
YKDFN demands apology and compensation from Giant Mine, again.
The Yellowknives Dene First Nation (YKDFN) demands an apology for the mistreatment and degradation of land caused by Giant Mine over their 70 year-long relationship….
NWT job market rebounding but not all sectors equal: Finance minister
‘The quality of the jobs may not be equivalent,' says Caroline Wawzonek.
The NWT lost about 4,000 jobs due to the COVID-19 pandemic, but most of those were non-residents. Caroline Wawzonek, minister of Finance, said her department…