Trump approves Alaska mining road to boost copper, zinc production
President Donald Trump on Monday ordered approval of a proposed 211-mile road through an Alaska wilderness to allow mining of
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Yukon gov’t reviewing quartz licences, guidelines for mine waste management
By Gabrielle Plonka Officials say they’re following recommendations from independent review of Eagle mine failure The Yukon government says it
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First Nation blasts Yukon government over release of draft mining framework
Territory says it ‘deeply regret[s] the recent accidental release’ of document still being negotiated The Yukon government is under fire
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Canadians in North see U.S. as Arctic threat on par with Russia: survey
Between Russia’s military buildup in the North and China’s growing presence in the Bering Strait near Alaska, it’s no surprise
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Gold prices drive Yukon placer mining production to new heights
By Caitrin Pilkington Territorial government took home $36,000 in royalties on industry revenue of $284 million More than 125 years after
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Yukon’s mining law framework promises major change, but not everyone’s happy
Draft could upend territory’s longstanding free-entry system for mining claims It’s a document that outlines sweeping changes to the Yukon’s
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Draft document outlines sweeping changes to Yukon’s mining laws
Draft, obtained by CBC News, would give First Nations more say over mining projects A draft framework for Yukon’s proposed
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Wooden church in Arctic Sweden sets off on slow road trip to escape mining subsidence
By Tom Little Sweden’s landmark Kiruna Church will begin a two-day trip to a new home on Tuesday, inching down
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First Nation, chamber of mines blast Yukon gov’t’s efforts to develop new mining laws
‘At every turn, our rights were ignored and our voice was unheard. Our interests were discarded’ The Yukon government’s efforts
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Yukon minister defends mining amendments blasted by First Nations
‘We’ll do our best to work through these differences of understanding,’ says Minister John Streicker Yukon’s mines minister says the
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Dawson City business community fears impact of continued placer mining licence delays
‘This is not just a placer mining industry issue. We have a lot of industries that rely on the placer
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Indigenous groups weigh in on closure plans for N.W.T.’s Diavik mine
By Nadeer Hashmi Diamond mine currently set to close in early 2026 Some Indigenous groups in the N.W.T. are weighing
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N.W.T. diamond mine closures will hit Indigenous development corps. hard: report
By Nadeer Hashmi Analysis finds diamond industry generated $104M for 3 Indigenous development corporations in 2023 With the N.W.T.’s diamond
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Budget reconciliation bill clears a path for Alaska drilling, mining
Republicans in the U.S. House are trying to clear hurdles for Alaska oil drilling and mining with a budget reconciliation bill
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N.W.T. government announces relief for ailing diamond mines
Measures include ramping up local diamond valuations, temporary property tax relief The Northwest Territories government has announced several new policies
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