Just how significant is the discovery of rare earth metals in Arctic Sweden?
Last week the Swedish government-owned mining company LKAB announced the discovery of the largest quantity of rare earth metals in
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LKAB discovers Europe’s largest rare earth metals deposit outside Russia
The Kiruna-based mining company has identified resources which exceed one million tons of rare earth oxides, likely the largest discovery
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Environmental Protection Agency proposes restrictions to block proposed Alaska mine
By Mark Thiessen · The Associated Press EPA cites ‘unacceptable adverse effects on salmon fishery areas’ The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency on
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Tłı̨chǫ gov’t and mining company reach agreement, keeps 4 sites protected
‘It’s good news for us, good news for our region, our people,’ says Tłı̨chǫ Grand Chief Jackson Lafferty A mining company
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Baffinland set to head back to Nunavut communities for talks
‘There has to be that constant dialogue, in order to fully work together in collaboration,’ says Paul Quassa Baffinland Iron
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Baffinland CEO disappointed by rejection of company’s expansion project
‘We are disappointed the minister did not encourage all parties to promptly settle any outstanding issues’ The head of Baffinland
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Canada’s Northern Affairs minister says no to Baffinland mine expansion
Minister Dan Vandal delivered the verdict 6 months after review board recommended against project Baffinland Iron Mines’ expansion project for
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Sabina says yes to building a gold mine in western Nunavut
Nunavut is set to see a third operating gold mine in 2025 with Sabina Gold and Silver Corp.’s recent decision
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Agreement in principle reached between Raglan Mine and United Steelworkers
An agreement in principle has been reached in the three-month long strike at Raglan Mine in Nunavik, the Arctic region
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Termination notices sent to over 1,100 employees at Arctic Canadian mine on Sunday
In the event of terminations, there will be 2 rounds; Sept. 25 and Oct. 11 Baffinland Iron Mines sent termination notices
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How is the growing demand for minerals affecting northeastern Canada and the climate?
Inside electric car batteries is nickel. The mineral, which is found in the Yukon, may not have the same value
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UN experts call on Sweden to halt mining project on Indigenous Sami land
Two United Nations human rights experts urged the Swedish government on Thursday not to issue a license for an iron
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Bolstered by battery boom, British mining company to dig nine new open pits in Russian Arctic
Eurasian Mining Plc teams up with state company Rosgeo for the development of a new far northern ‘global center’ for
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Canada, territories need to better communicate on Giant Mine cleanup, says review board
The board pointed to public concerns raised last October when strong winds caused dust to move from the site. The
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Blog – Can we make peace with nature in a rapidly changing Arctic?
The United Nations Environment Programme is calling for bold action to “make peace with nature” by cutting greenhouse gases and
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