The voice of northern mining since 1967

NWT & Nunavut Chamber of Mines

We promote and advocate for responsible, sustainable mineral exploration and development across the Northwest Territories and Nunavut — for the benefit of the Peoples of the North.

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Featured Event

The 2026 Geoscience Forum

The North's largest annual gathering of the mineral exploration and mining community returns to Yellowknife. Join industry, government, Indigenous organizations, and researchers for a full technical program, trade show, and the networking that drives the northern minerals industry. Chamber members enjoy preferred pricing.

November 23 - 26, 2026 | Yellowknife, Northwest Territories

Registration and Call for Speakers opening soon

For over 90 years, mining has been a key economic driver in the North — creating employment, business, and community-development opportunities for Northerners, and significant opportunities for northern Indigenous governments, corporations, communities, and peoples.

The NWT & Nunavut Chamber of Mines has been the voice of the northern mining and exploration industry since 1967. We promote the industry and the North to Northerners, Canadians, and the world, and we advise governments, regulators, investors, Indigenous groups, media, schools, and the public on the issues that matter to responsible mineral development.

Our primary objective is to encourage, assist, and stimulate the prosperous, orderly, and environmentally responsible growth of mining and mineral exploration in the Northwest Territories and Nunavut.

About the Chamber

About the NWT & Nunavut Chamber of Mines

Vision

A strong minerals industry that benefits the Peoples of the North.

Mission

To provide leadership on, and advocate for, responsible and sustainable mineral exploration and development in the NWT and Nunavut.

What guides our work (2024–2029 Strategic Plan):

Relationship Building — connecting industry, communities, and government
Advocacy — representing our members on the issues that matter
Outreach & Education — sharing the story and value of northern mining

Our Industry

One of the world's great mining regions

The North is one of the largest untapped mining areas in the world. Since the first mine opened in the early 1930s, mining has been the economic backbone of the NWT and Nunavut — providing training, employment, and business opportunities, and building lasting infrastructure across both territories.

Today the region is home to producing diamond, gold, iron ore, and rare-earth-element mines, which together are the largest private-sector contributors to each territory's economy.

By the numbers

90+ years of continuous mining history
Diamonds, gold, iron ore, and rare earth elements produced in the North
A track record of new mines opening in every decade since the 1930s

Membership

Join the Chamber of Mines

Any company, organization, or individual with an interest in the mineral industry can join. Our 200-plus members include mining and exploration companies, consulting firms, and a wide range of service and supply companies — from drilling and aviation to expediting — along with geologists, prospectors, and individuals who simply want to support the industry.

If you do business in the North, you'll want to know what's happening in mining and exploration. Members stay informed through our monthly Northern Mining News newsletter and emerging industry news, connect with a fast-moving sector, and access member-to-member discounts.

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