Minister Kenney affirms Harper Government’s commitment to address skills shortages in the mining sector
Ottawa, Ontario, November 20, 2013—In a keynote speech today at the Mining Association of Canada’s Board of Directors meeting, the Honourable Jason Kenney, Minister of Employment and Social Development and…
Anishinabek have treaty rights to share mining revenues
SUDBURY, ON, Nov. 19, 2013 – Anishinabek Nation citizens have a treaty right to share in Ontario’s $11 billion mining industry. “We have determined that 60 per cent of mining…
Environmental protection order issued for Obed Mountain Mine release
Nov 19, 2013 An environmental protection order has been issued to Coal Valley Resources Inc. and Sherritt International Corporation for the release of mine wastewater into the environment. The order…
Global campaign Asks Canadians to Care about oil pipelines, tankers in the Great Bear
(VANCOUVER/TORONTO — November 19, 2013) Today, an international social media campaign to stop Enbridge’s proposed Northern Gateway oil pipeline project was launched by partners Coastal First Nations and WWF. As…
New Incentives for Mineral Exploration Designed to Create More Jobs, Boost Economy
November 19, 2013 Manitoba Best Province for Mineral Exploration: Chomiak The Manitoba government is increasing support for mining companies and prospectors to stimulate mineral exploration, create more jobs and boost…
GNWT continues to track Obed Mountain Mine Spill
YELLOWKNIFE (November 19, 2013) – The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is continuing to the track the Obed Mountain Mine spill into the Athabasca River. “Currently, there is no cause…
Saskatchewan has best policy in Canada for oil and gas investment but Alberta earns top spot when proven reserves taken into account
Release Date: November 18, 2013 CALGARY, AB—Saskatchewan may have the best policies in Canada for attracting oil and gas investment but when proven reserves are included, Alberta is once again…
Kennady Diamonds Announces Initial Diamond Recovery Results from Kelvin Kimberlite Kennady Diamonds Announces Initial Diamond Recovery Results from Kelvin Kimberlite
Sample grade 5.37 carats per tonne 0.83 carat, 0.53 carat, 0.49 and 0.42 carat diamonds recovered Shares Issued and Outstanding: 22,459,330 TSX-V: KDI TORONTO, Nov. 18, 2013 – Kennady Diamonds…
Nunavut Receives Full 1,500 Tonne Turbot Increase
IQALUIT, Nunavut (November 15, 2013) – The Government of Nunavut (GN) welcomes news that the Total Allowable Catch (TAC) for Greenland Halibut (turbot) in Division 0A, off the northeast coast…
Spilled Coal Slurry Not Inert But Laced with Arsenic, Toxic Metals, and Carcinogenic PAHs
November 15, 2013 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Data Shines Light on Efforts to Keep Public in the Dark and Downplay Impacts of Massive Spill (Ottawa) On October 31, an impoundment holding…
