Finland invests €65m in state firm’s Lapland rare earth elements project
The government characterised Lapland’s Sokli deposit as “one of Europe’s most significant sources of rare earth elements”. Prime Minister Petteri Orpo‘s
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As gold prices soar, some miners call territory’s low royalty rate ‘a bit ridiculous’
In 2025, Yukon placer miners collected more than $449 million in gold revenue, while the Yukon government collected less than
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Yukon First Nations express skepticism around promised permit ‘fast-tracking’
Fast-tracking project permits came up in just about every session last month at Roundup, the Vancouver international mining conference, including
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High silver prices ‘float a lot of boats’ for Yukon’s mining industry
Gold prices have been on a historic run for the past two years, and now silver prices are starting to
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ConocoPhillips’ plans for 4 new Arctic wells unaffected by toppled rig, company says
By Eric Stone An accident involving a massive rig used in ConocoPhillips’ North Slope drilling program on Friday will not
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Northern territories, western provinces sign pact to develop critical minerals strategy
Deal envisions western Canada as ‘global hub for critical minerals innovation and sustainable development’ Western Canada’s provinces and territories are
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French-U.K. Starlink rival pitches Canada on ‘sovereign’ satellite service for Arctic military operations
Joint project with Eutelsat promoted by French president during G7 summit A company largely owned by the French and U.K.
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N.W.T. consistently has Canada’s highest median income — here’s why
Yellowknife economist says that high incomes in N.W.T. come down to high wages Families in the Northwest Territories consistently bring
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Here’s where the Yukon’s Mactung mine project stands, one year after joint Canada-U.S. investment
A major tungsten deposit near the Yukon-N.W.T. border has been attracting plenty of money and attention in Canada and the
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It’s official: First two US icebreakers to be built in Rauma
Rauma Marine Constructions (RMC) has signed a contract with the United States Coast Guard to build two medium-sized icebreakers at
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New company to focus on renewed N.W.T. Courageous Lake gold project
Seabridge Gold says it plans to spin out its large but somewhat sidelined Courageous Lake gold project in the Northwest
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Ekati Diamond Mine gets $115M federal loan, avoids bankruptcy
By Sarah St-Pierre Ekati’s owner was preparing for bankruptcy if it did not receive the loan, CEO says Ekati Diamond
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Lawsuit challenges the approval of an exploratory drilling program in Alaska petroleum reserve
Conservation groups and an Iñupiat-aligned group sued Thursday to overturn the recent approval of an exploratory drilling program in the
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Cross-border project looks to boost Sami handcrafts and businesses
With growing interest in Saami culture and handicrafts but also mounting complications for small Indigenous businesses, the Saami Council has
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Climate change is straining Alaska’s Arctic. A new mining road may push the region past the brink
Ice blocks drift past Tristen Pattee’s boat as he scans the banks of Northwest Alaska’s Kobuk River for caribou. His
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