Inuvik to Tuk highway: building a road to prosperity – Northern Journal
November 17, 2014 Heading into its second season of construction, work on the 138-km highway from Inuvik to Tuktoyaktuk is already bringing economic benefits to the local communities, proponents say.…
What you need to know about the Canadian government’s corporate social responsibility initiative – Mining.com
November 18, 2014 A new CSR strategy for the Canadian mining and oil and gas sectors has been released by the Government of Canada, imposing new consequences on companies who…
Millions needed to fix roads in New Brunswick’s First Nation communities – Macleans.ca
Federal government has balked at the cost of repairing what one chief calls the ‘worst roads in New Brunswick’ OTTAWA – Chief George Ginnish of Eel Ground First Nation has…
Business Calendar – Winnipeg Free Press
Today’s opening numbers: Today — in Ottawa, Statistics Canada releases Canada’s international transactions in securities for September. In Washington, U.S. Federal Reserve releases industrial production for October. Tuesday — in…
Mothballed Nunavut diamond mine floats in legal limbo – Nunatsiaq News
November 17, 2014 Nunavut ghost mine’s insolvent owner is still responsible, AAND says The Jericho Diamond Mine site continues to languish in legal limbo but that hasn’t stopped the Nunavut…
Decision on charges in coal tailings spill in a few months – Regina Leader-Post
November 17, 2014 The Alberta Energy Regulator says it will decide in a few months whether to lay charges in a huge spill last fall from a coal tailings pond…
Final decision on Keystone XL pipeline may end up in Nebraska’s hands – Mining.com
November 17, 2014 The odds of TransCanada Corp.’s (TSX, NYSE:TRP) controversial Keystone XL pipeline getting approved increased last week after the Republican-controlled U.S. House of Representatives passed a bill supporting the project. And while…
South Australia prioritises mining sector – Australian Mining
November 18, 2014 Last week’s pledge by the South Australian government to prioritise growth in the resources sector have met a cool reception from the state’s chief mining lobby group.…
Common misconceptions about the duty to consult – Net Newsledger
November 16, 2014 VANCOUVER – ANISHINABEK – Governments, industry and First Nations still continue to disagree on what it takes to fulfil the duty to consult, resulting in stalled resource…
First Nations dedicate Lake Cowichan’s new city square – Cowichan News
Nov 16, 2014 Oct. 31 marked the official naming ceremony of Lake Cowichan’s new town square, which Mother Nature complemented by providing both sunshine and a rainbow. A group of…
