Yellowknife Historical Society celebrates opening of new museum
The Yellowknife Historical Society made its own bit of history this week, with the grand opening of the Historical Museum & Interpretive Centre. The Historical…
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Yukon First Nation files legal petition against government over mining activities
The First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun (FNNND) has filed a judicial petition to challenge the Government of Yukon in awarding Metallic Minerals Corporation advanced…
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…
Two exploration projects coming to Tłı̨chǫ lands
Each project will last a few weeks, according to the Tłı̨chǫ Government.
Two exploration projects will take place on Tłı̨chǫ lands starting in late August. According to a notice on social media from the Tłı̨chǫ Government, Fortune…
ITI investing in 20 mineral exploration projects
The Government of the Northwest Territories is investing in 20 mineral exploration projects for the next year. The funding, announced in a press release, is…
Yellowknife Geoscience Forum cancelled for first time in 48 years
The annual Yellowknife Geoscience Forum has been cancelled for the first time in 48 years. The cancellation is a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, says…
Business groups call for loosening of travel restrictions to save tourism industry
After 30 years in business, tour operator Strong Interpretation closed permanently as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. In April, Rosanna Strong, the company’s owner,…
Dominion Diamond intends to sell assets to parent company for $175 million
Dominion Diamond Mines ULC, the owner of Ekati Diamond Mine, says it intends to sell “substantially all” of its assets to its parent company The…
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…
New Diavik closure project could see processed kimberlite under Lac de Gras
How important are the perceived effects of development on the land? That was one of the main questions at a public hearing on a possible…