N.W.T., Yukon mining and energy projects get boost at Canada Investment Summit
By Niles Niemuth N.W.T. premier says his territory ‘has the critical minerals Canada and its allies need’ Mining and energy
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They’re two of the biggest proposed mining projects in the Yukon. How will they be powered?
By TJ Dhir Diesel, liquefied natural gas, and solar among all the options being discussed Two of the biggest proposed
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Gahcho Kué sees ‘encouraging’ diamond sale despite $120.6M net loss in second quarter
By Sarah St-Pierre Analyst says there are positive signs for diamond pricing on the supply side, though demand still lags
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Blog: Barentsburg—Experiencing the Russian Arctic without entering Russia
Arctic islands are sometimes places where the world comes together, whether in the form of a Norwegian-Russian post office or
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Yukon gov’t restructures mines department to better support mining companies
The Yukon government announced this week it is splitting the mines part of the Department of Energy, Mines and Resources
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Investor interest in Greenland mining rises after Trump threats, minister says
Investor interest in Greenland’s mining industry has increased since U.S. President Donald Trump made repeated threats to annex the self-governing
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Tłı̨chǫ government and Rio Tinto sign deal for Diavik mine closure
By Jocelyn Shepel Mining giant plans to wind down operations at Diavik starting next month Twenty-six years after one relationship
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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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Alaskan tribes sue B.C. gov’t over mines in far northwest
By Andrew Kurjata, Hanna Petersen Southeast Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission says impacts and rights don’t stop at border A group of
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Yukon’s premier-designate says his government will ‘hit the ground running’ when it comes to mining
Currie Dixon signals faster permitting and new investment in roads, electrical grid The Yukon’s premier-designate Currie Dixon says the current
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High gold prices have mining companies optimistic about N.W.T. projects
By Jocelyn Shepel Demand for the precious metal has been steadily climbing since 2023 Some mining and exploration companies in
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Alaska policymakers back Trump’s move to restart northern mining project
Alaska policymakers are welcoming President Donald Trump’s re-approval an industrial road linking the state’s highway system to the mineral-rich Ambler
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2 dead, 5 others injured after fire breaks out at mining camp near Dawson City, Yukon
The Yukon coroner’s office says it’s investigating the cause of the fire, rules out suspicious activity The Yukon Coroner’s office
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