Rejection of New Prosperity Project Provides Clarity to Industry: Lake Destroying Projects and Projects Without Indigenous Consent Need Not Apply
Thursday, February 27, 2014 (Ottawa) MiningWatch Canada welcomes yesterday’s announcement by Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq that the federal government will not approve Taseko Mines’ New Prosperity gold-copper project. The project, located in…
Dover oil sands deal with Fort McKay band raises the bar for future projects
In an agreement worked out after almost two years of negotiations, Alberta’s Fort McKay band didn’t get the buffer zone it was seeking to protect an area of great aboriginal…
Opening Doors for Increased Aboriginal Inclusion
OPENING DOORS FOR INCREASED ABORIGINAL INCLUSION AMTA’s proven solution to Aboriginal workforce development now available across British Columbia’s resource sector VANCOUVER, February 25, 2014 – Today, the Aboriginal Mentoring &…
Innergex begins commercial operation of the 17.5 MW Northwest Stave River hydro facility
LONGUEUIL, QC, Feb. 24, 2014 /CNW Telbec/ – Innergex Renewable Energy Inc. (TSX: INE) (“Innergex” or the “Corporation”) has begun commercial operation of the 17.5 MW Northwest Stave River run-of-river hydroelectric facility located in British…
Run of River Power Announces Resignation of Directors
VANCOUVER, Feb. 20, 2014 – Run of River Power Inc. (“ROR Power” or the “Company”) (TSX-V: ROR) announces the resignation of William Hardwick and Guy Heywood from the Board of…
Azimut’s partner Goldcorp commences targeting phase on the Wabamisk gold property, James Bay region, Quebec
Symbol: AZM.TSX Venture LONGUEUIL, QC, Feb. 20, 2014 – Azimut Exploration Inc (“Azimut”) (TSXV: AZM) is pleased to announce that its partner Goldcorp Canada Ltd (“Goldcorp”) (TSX: G) has begun…
Ontario Power Generation and Lac Seul First Nation celebrate five years of partnership
February 19, 2014 (Ear Falls, Ontario) Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and Lac Seul First Nation (LSFN) are celebrating the fifth anniversary of their commercial partnership in Obishikokaang Waasiganikewigamig / Lac…
Constantine Announces Winter Drill Program Underway at Golden Mile Property, Ontario
February 19, 2014 Vancouver, BC – Constantine Metal Resources Ltd. (TSX Venture – CEM) (“Constantine” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that a five hole, minimum 1000 meter, winter…
Gahcho Kué Joint Venture and Yellowknives Dene First Nation Sign Impact Benefit Agreement
February 18, 2014 De Beers Canada Inc. (De Beers) and Mountain Province Diamonds (TSX: MPV, NYSE MKT: MDM) are pleased to announce that De Beers, as Operator of the Gahcho…
R. Bruce Duncan Appointed President and CEO of Canada Coal
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA – Feb. 14, 2014 – Canada Coal Inc. (the “Company” or “Canada Coal”), (TSX VENTURE:CCK) announces that Mr. Jonker has resigned as President, CEO and director of Canada Coal…
