Resources & useful links
Access a comprehensive library of industry resources and essential links.
Aboriginal Engagement
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Det’on Cho Management LLP – Annual Marketing Report 2020/21
Det’on Cho Management LP is the economic arm of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation.
- Video: Chamber Member Darrell Beaulieu Receives 2016 PDAC Skookum Jim Award for Aboriginal Achievement in the Mineral Industry
- Aboriginal Business Directory, AANDC 2014
- Government Resource Revenue Sharing with Aboriginal Communities in Canada: A Jurisdictional Review by PDAC 2014
- Procurement Strategy for Aboriginal Business, AANDC 2014
- Exploration & Mining Guide for Aboriginal Communities, 2013
- Diamond Royalties Shared with Aboriginal Groups to 2012
- Map: NWT land information related to Aboriginal groups, AANDC 2012
- Akaitcho & Chamber of Mines MOU, 2011
- Deton Cho Corporation Thanks De Beers Canada, 2010
- Deton Cho Corporation Thanks Rio Tinto/Diavik, 2010
- Map of Aboriginal Land Claims & Asserted Territories in the NWT, GNWT 2008
- Aboriginal Economic Cooperation at Diavik Diamond Mines. 2007
- Aboriginal employment in mining grew to 7.5% in 2006.
- Aboriginal Participation in Mineral Exploration – NRCan Info Bulletin 2006
- Aboriginal Participation in Mining at Diavik – NRCan Info Bulletin 2006
- Sustainable Economies: Aboriginal Participation in the NWT Mining Industry, 1990 – 2004
- Aboriginal Participation in NWT Mining to 2002
- Opportunities for Dogrib Participation in the NWT Diamond Industry, Roy Ellis, 2002
- Nunavut Land Claim supports mining development, J. Eetoolook, VP, NTI, Nov 2000
- Guide to the Inuvialuit Settlement Region for Mineral Prospectors and Developers, March 2000
- Participation of the Aboriginal Community in the Canadian Minerals Industry – D.Johnston, Cominco, 1994
- Native Labour in the Northern Mining Industry 1980
- Human Resources North of Sixty – 1978 Paper
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A Guide to Mineral Opportunities in the Gwich’in Settlement Area
The Gwich’in Tribal Council (GTC) recognizes the potential of mineral exploration and mining activities as a possible avenue for future economic and social development for the Gwich’in people. This includes the generation of revenue, employment opportunities, training, and business and investment opportunities. As such, the GTC aims to promote mineral exploration and mining development within the Gwich’in Settlement Area (GSA).
- A History of Aboriginal Participation in Mining
- Government’s Role in Building Aboriginal Business Capacity
- Native-Land.ca: website lets users explore Indigenous ancestral territories
Caribou
- NWT & Nunavut Chamber of Mines response to Boreal Caribou Recovery Strategy, 2015
- NWT & Nunavut Chamber of Mines Response to GNWT Draft Status Report on Barren ground Caribou, 2015
- Mineral Industry Submission to WRRB Public Hearings – March 2010
- Beverly and Qamanirjuaq Caribou Management Board Discuss Caribou
- Caribou and the Mineral Industry
- Caribou and Winter Roads
- Chamber of Mines E-letter to ScienceAdvances re Parlee et al caribou_paper Nov2018
- Flying in Caribou Country
Chamber of Mines Files
Critical Minerals
- Chamber of Mines submission to: Let’s Talk Canada’s Critical Minerals list and methodology, Feb 15, 2024
- GNWT Information Sheet: Critical Minerals in the Northwest Territories, 2022
- Workshop: Critical Minerals in the Northwest Territories, 2021
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Chamber of Mines submission on Canada’s Critical Minerals Strategy Discussion Paper
Submitted to Natural Resources Canada to provide northern minerals industry feedback on Canada’s Critical Minerals Strategy: Discussion Paper. With four advancing critical mineral mining projects in the NWT, with strong critical mineral potential in both territories, and with our strong history of providing northern and Indigenous benefits from mining, we look forward to Canada’s strong support for Critical Mineral geoscience, exploration and mining in Nunavut and the Northwest Territories.
Diamond Mining
- GNWT 2022 Socio-Economic Agreement Report for mines operating in the NWT, released May 2023
- GNWT 2020 Socio-Economic Agreement Report for mines operating in the Northwest Territories, released Nov 2021
- GNWT 2019 Socio-Economic Agreement Report for diamond mines operating in the Northwest Territories, released Nov 2020
- GNWT 2018 Socio-Economic Agreement Report for diamond mines operating in the Northwest Territories, released May 28, 2019
- Measuring success 1996-2016: Diamond mines deliver big benefits to NWT
- 2014 Survey of NWT Diamond Mine Employees
- Measuring Success 2014: NWT Diamond Mines Continue to Create Benefits
- Measuring Success: The Positive Impact of Diamond Mining in the Northwest Territories (1998-2012)
- Diamond Mining Benefits to 2011
- NWT Diamonds Report – 2008
- Logistics Challenges: The View from Canada’s Northern Diamond Mines – 2007
- The Future of Diamonds in Northern Canada – 2007
- Diamonds: Still Shining Brightly for Canada’s North. 2006
- Diavik – The Art of the Possible, by Tom Hoefer – Presented to 2004 Northern Mines Ministers Conference
- NWT Diamonds: The Economic Impact of the Diamond Industry on the Economy of the NWT, 1991 – 2004
- NWT Diamonds: The Economic Impact of the Diamond Industry on the Economy of the NWT, 1991 – 2002
- Diavik: The Distribution of the Project Resource Income, by Economist Roy Ellis, 2000
- Diamonds are Forever, Our Mines Are Not
- Diavik 10 Year Milestones
- Diavik Training Partnerships
- Diavik’s Business Commitment Northern Partners, Northern Success
- Managing Diamond Dependency
- National Diamond Strategy: An Industry Response
- NWT Construction Association Supports Diamond Mine
- NWT Diamonds 25th Anniversary Publication
- Wind Farm at Diavik Diamond Mine – Case Study
Economics
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NWT & Nunavut Chamber of Mines 2024 Prebudget Submission
The attached is the Chamber of Mines’ pre-Budget submission to Finance Canada as part of their public consultations to seek out ideas on how best to support Canadians, Canadian businesses, and the Canadian economy.
- Chamber of Mines 2023 Pre-Budget Submission, 2023-02-10
- Report: The Impact of COVID-19 on Canada’s Territorial Economies, Conference Board of Canada October 2020
- Snapshot: The Impact of COVID-19 on Canada’s Territorial Economies, , Conference Board of Canada October 2020
- Investigation of the Underlying Challenges in the NWT Economy (Impact Economics, 2019)
- GNWT 2018 Final Inuvik Symposium Appendices
- GNWT 2018 Final Inuvik Symposium Summary Report
- 2006 NWT Socio-Economic Statistics
- Socio-economic Contribution of Gold Mining in the Yellowknife Mining District, Bullen & Robb, 2004
- Diavik: The Distribution of the Project Resource Income, by Economist Roy Ellis, 2000
- John Diefenbaker’s Speech on Northern Development circa 1963
- Federal Government’s Road to Resources Announcement 1958
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Economic Analysis: Eyes Wide Open: Understanding the Effects of a Diminished Resource Economy in the NWT
This study is an economic analysis of the pending loss of mineral, oil, and gas production in the Northwest Territories with some concern and to learn what we can about the implications of a diminished resource sector. What will economic life look like when the resource sector is no longer a dominant part of the territory’s economic landscape?
- GNWT Economic Impact of COVID-19 on Tourism and Business
- Setting the Pace for Development
Education
- KETP Jan 2000-July 2002 progress report
- NWT Industrial Mining Skills Strategy 2002
- “Ground Rules: Mining Right for a Sustainable Future”
- Exploration & Aboriginal Communities – Tarsis Editorial
- Explore the Mineral Literacy Hub – a collection of valuable sources of information
- Industrial Training Program Takes a Made-In-The-North Approach
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Mineral Exploration and Development: Risk and Reward, by Roderick G. Eggert
A great primer on how the exploration and mining industry works, This is highly recommended reading!
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Mineral Resources Education Program of British Columbia
The MREPBC is a partnership program between teachers and the minerals industry in B.C., created to assist teachers in their development of educational materials to support teaching about geoscience, mineral resources and mining in the classroom. A wealth of information for teachers and students alike.
- Mining 101 (Ontario Mining Association)
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NWT ROCKS! … FOR KIDS TOO!
Students, teachers and school counselors will be experiencing Geoscience “hands on” at this year’s annual Yellowknife Geoscience Forum. A pilot education program will offer two components: hands-on geoscience activities for three pre-registered classes, and career exploration for approximately 300 confirmed students. Students, teachers and school counselors will descend on the Forum on November 18th from 10:00-noon during the Trade Show’s public access hours at École Saint Patrick High School gymnasium (5010-44th Street, Yellowknife).
- Teachers Resources – Not Your Grandfather’s Mining Industry
Employment
Exploration Reports
Geoscience
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Expanded and Improved Nunavut Drill Database – updated to version 3, December 2019
Click on the link to automatically download the 2019 zip file containing the expanded and improved digital Nunavut Assessment Drill Database. This is the first drill hole database of its kind for Nunavut – making public geoscience more widely available. This project was fully funded by the Geological Survey of Canada through a Natural Resources Canada GEM (Geo-mapping for Energy and Minerals) grant.The project was also assisted by contributions of digital data from Peregrine Diamonds Ltd., Agnico-Eagle Mines Ltd., and Auryn Resources Inc. The NWT & Nunavut Chamber of Mines greatly appreciates this support.
- Yellowknife 2019 Geoscience Forum Abstract Volume
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Geoscience and Canada: Understanding our Earth and the Vital Role of Canada’s Geoscientists, 2018
An excellent publication on geoscience and its practitioners and their importance, particularly to Canada.
- Mineral Potential: Dehcho Land Claim Region, NWT Open Report 2016-005 Dehcho (6Mb)
- Mineral Potential: Gwich’in Land Claim Region, NWT Open Report 2016-001 Gwichin (3.5Mb)
- Mineral Potential: Inuvialuit Land Claim Region, NWT Open Report 2016-004 Inuvialuit (8Mb)
- Mineral Potential: North – South Slave Land Claim Regions, NWT Open Report 2016-022 N-S Slave (11Mb)
- Mineral Potential: Sahtu Land Claim Region, NWT Open Report 2016-002 Sahtu (11Mb)
- Mineral Potential: Tlicho Land Claim Region, NWT Open Report 2016-011 Tlicho (8Mb)
- NWT Commodity Fact Sheets
- NWT Critical Minerals
- NWT Select Mineral Deposits
GNWT-Chamber WG Files
- 2022-10-18 ITI-COM Engagement Group Meeting
- 2022-09-07 ITI-COM Engagement Group Meeting
- 2022-06-01 ITI-COM Engagement Group Meeting
- 2022-04-06 ITI-COM Engagement Group Meeting
- 2022-01-12 ITI-COM Engagement Group Meeting
- 2021-12-15 ITI-COM Engagement Group Meeting
- 2021-11-04 ITI-COM Engagement Group Meeting
- Terms of Reference for ITI-COM Engagement Group
History of Mining
- The Operational History of Mines in the Northwest Territories, Canada; Ryan Silke, 2009 (13Mb)
- The-Strathcona-Sound-Mining-Project (Nanisivik mine) – A Case Study in Decision Making, February 1978
- Federal Government (DIAND) Report excerpts 1968: Mines-and-Minerals-North-of-60
- Federal Government (Northern Affairs) Report excerpts 1962: Mining in the North
- A Ghost Town with a Story
- Con Mine’s First Years
- Immigrating to Con
- Miners to the Rescue
- The Best Grizzly
- The Elder Hoistman
- Thompson Lundmark gold mine
- When Royalty Goes Underground
- Women in the Underground
Infrastructure
- Logistics in the Northern Minerals Industry: Presentation to the Arctic Security Working Group, Nov 2018
- Grays Bay Road & Port Economic Assessment Technical Report, February 2018
- Briefing: Economic Assessment of Grays Bay Road and Port Project, January 2018
- The Grays Bay Road and Port Project – Social Benefits Fact Sheet, January 2018
- Unlocking Northern Resource Potential: Offsetting the costs of remote exploration and mining, PDAC Presentation October 2016
- The Grays Bay Road and Port Project – Arctic Gateway Connecting Nunavut to the World (2016)
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Unlocking Northern Resource Potential: The Role of Infrastructure, PDAC Report 2016
The transportation infrastructure deficit is the primary driver for the significant cost premium for companies interested in discovering and developing remote northern deposits.
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Study: Levelling the Playing Field: High costs, lack of infrastructure inhibit exploration and mining development in Canada’s North (May 2015)
Infrastructure deficit adds significant costs and creates an un-level playing field that hinders growth and competitiveness: Exploration costs up to 6 x higher, Mine capital costs up to 2.5 times, and Mine operating costs 30 to 60% higher
- Executive Summary: The Northern Transportation Systems Assessment, Jan 2011
- The Slave Province, Northwest Territories: Canada’s Newest Mining Province? NWT Chamber of Mines, T.Hoefer, 1993
- Essential Transportation Development for the Kitikmeot Region, NWT. T.Hoefer, NWT Chamber of Mines, 1991
- MV Arctic – A Research Record 1978-1984 TP6791
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Federal Government historical support for northern transportation infrastructure
The attached contains results of a search conducted into various annual Federal Government Northern Affairs Department reports from 1961 to 1975, and summarizes information found on road and airport support for resource development. It becomes apparent that the Federal Government provided strong support for resource development and specific resource projects in the North from 1961-1975.The trail grows cold after that.
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Pine Point Mine and its role in supporting Infrastructure
Developing the lead-zinc deposits by the original Pine Point Mine (1964-1988) contributed significant legacy infrastructure to the NWT, including its own rail line and Taltson hydropower, infrastructure which continues to serve residents over 25 years since the mine closed.
Legislation, Policy, Strategy
- Chamber of Mines: Industry Submission on the Arctic Policy Framework, Feb. 2018
- Chamber submission on Proposed NWT Minerals Act, Dec01-2017
- NWT Mineral Development Strategy 2013
- Comparative Review of the Canada Mining Regulation Royalty, 2008
- Nunavut Mineral Exploration & Mining Strategy 2007
- Nunavut Waters and Nunavut Surface Rights Tribunal Act – 2002
- Mackenzie Valley Resources Management Act (1998)
- Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Mining Policy 1997
Maps
- Known Critical Minerals occurrences in the Northwest Territories, NTGS April 2022
- Sahtu Land Use Plan Map 2016
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NWT & Nunavut – Active Mineral Exploration Projects 2012
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34 x 44 Poster, Colour 20.2 MB (Click here) - Nunavut Active Projects 2011
- NWT & Nunavut – Active Mineral Exploration Projects 2010
- Infrastructure Proposal Map 2009
- Akaitcho Land Withdrawal Map 2007
- East Arm Park Land Withdrawal 2007
- Nahanni Land Withdrawal Map 2007
- Nahanni Overall Mineral Potential Map 2007
- Nunavut Mineral Exploration Map 2007
- Proposed Protected Areas NWT, 2007
- Sahtu Mineral Potential Map 2007
- South Thelon Uranium Properties 2007
- Deh’Cho Land Use Plan Map 2006
- Deh’Cho Mineral Potential Map 2006
- Geology of Nunavut, CNGO 2006
- NWT Land Claims Map 2005
- NWT Mineral Deposit and Geology Map 2005
- Geological Provinces NWT-Nunavut
- Historical Mines at Courageous Lake Map
- Historical Mines at Great Bear Lake Map
- Historical Mines at Indin Lake Map
- Historical Mines of the Yellowknife Region Map
- Mineral Showings, Geology of Dehcho Region, NWT
- Mineral Showings, Geology of Gwichin Region, NWT
- Mineral Showings, Geology of Inuvialuit Region, NWT
- Mineral Showings, Geology of North Slave, South Slave Regions, NWT
- Mineral Showings, Geology of Sahtu Region, NWT
- Mineral Showings, Geology of Tlicho Region, NWT
- Mineral Showings, Geology of Wek’eezhii NSlave Region, NWT
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Mines of the Northwest Territories Map
– from Ryan Silke’s “The Operational History of Mines in the Northwest Territories” 2009
- Natural Resource Development and Infrastructure Projects in the Yukon, Northwest Territories and Nunavut
- Northwest Territories and Nunavut Location of Mining and Communities
- NWT Base Metal and Silver Properties Map
- NWT Diamond Properties Map
- NWT Gold Properties Map
- NWT Tungten, Uranium, and Rare Earth Properties Map
- Yellowknife City Map
Mining and Exploration Overview
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Guide to Mining & Exploration in Nunavut, 2022
Exploration and mining activity can bring benefits to the territory of Nunavut and its residents. The regulatory processes in force in Nunavut are designed to encourage orderly and timely development of the territory’s untapped mineral resources, in a manner that will benefit Nunavummiut and minimize impacts on the environment.
This guide has been produced by the Government of Canada and is intended to assist in navigating the legislation, regulations and key organizations involved in mineral exploration, development and mining on Crown lands in Nunavut.
English: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/eng/1646150429835/1646150507116
French: https://www.rcaanc-cirnac.gc.ca/fra/1646150429835/1646150507116
- 2020 NWT Mineral Exploration Overview (Updated November 2020)
- 2020 Nunavut Mineral Exploration, Mining and Geoscience Overview
- 2017 NWT Mineral Exploration Overview
- 2017 Overview – Nunavut Mineral Exploration, Mining and Geoscience
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2015 CNGO NU Summary of Activities (lo-res, 15Mb)
By continuing, you will download a low-resolution but still large (15Mb) version of the original 59Mb document found here on the originating owner’s website: http://cngo.ca/app/uploads/Summary-of-Activities-2015.pdf
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2015 NWT Mineral Exploration Overview
This link will take you to the author’s website – the NWT Geological Survey Office – for download.
- 2013 Nunavut Mineral Exploration Overview
- 2013 NWT Mineral Exploration Overview
- 2012 Nunavut Mineral Exploration, Mining & Geoscience Overview
- 2012 NWT Mineral Exploration Overview
- 2011 Nunavut Mineral Exploration, Mining and Geoscience Overview
- 2007 Nunavut Mining and Exploration Overview
- 2007 NWT Mining and Exploration Overview
- 2006 Nunavut Mining and Exploration Overview
- 2006 NWT Mining and Exploration Overview
- 2005 Nunavut Mining and Exploration Overview
- 2005 NWT Mining and Exploration Overview
- 2004 NWT Mining and Exploration Overview
- 2003 NWT Mining and Exploration Overview
- 2002 NWT Mining and Exploration Overview
- 2001 Nunavut Mining and Exploration Overview
- 2001 NWT Mining and Exploration Overview
- 2000 Nunavut Mining and Exploration Overview
Newsletters
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Newsletter Issues newer than July 2013
Newsletter Issues newer than July 2013 are now found here: News, Newsletters.
- Northern Mining News – July 2013
- Northern Mining News – June 2013
- Northern Mining News – May 2013
- Northern Mining News – February 2013
- Northern Mining News – October 2012
- Northern Mining News – August 2012
- Northern Mining News – July 2012
- Northern Mining News – April 2012
- Northern Mining News – March 2012
- Northern Mining News – February 2012
- Northern Mining News – December 2011
- Northern Mining News – November 2011
- Northern Mining News – October 2011
- Northern Mining News – September 2011
- Northern Mining News – August 2011
- Northern Mining News – July 2011
- Northern Mining News – June 2011
- Northern Mining News – April 2011
- Northern Mining News – March 2011
- Northern Mining News – February 2011
- Northern Mining News – January 2011
- Northern Mining News – November 2010
- Northern Mining News – July 2010
- Northern Mining News – April 2010
- Chamber of Mines March 2010 Update
- Chamber of Mines February 2010 Update
- Northern Mining News – January 2010
- Chamber of Mines December 2009 Update
- Northern Mining News – October 2009
- Chamber of Mines September 2009 Update
- Northern Mining News – July 2009
- Northern Mining News – April 2009 issue
- Northern Mining News – January 2009
- Northern Mining News – October 2008 (Issue 4)
- Northern Mining News – July 2008 (Issue 3)
- Northern Mining News – April 2008 (Issue 2)
- Northern Mining News – January 2008 (Issue 1)
NWT & Nunavut Mining Regulations
Presentations
- Chamber Mines to Deputy Prime Minister Freeland, Pre-Budget – 2021-02-02
- Chamber of Mines to Arctic Security Working Group, 2020-11-24
- Chamber of Mines Presentation – 2020 Northern Lights
- Chamber of Mines presentation to NWT Land Use Planning Forum, Yellowknife, May 15, 2019
- Presentation: Chamber asks City of Yellowknife to Proclaim Support for Mineral Industry, January 7, 2019
- Chamber Presentation to Senate’s Special Arctic Committee: “Rejuvenate a Northern Mining Vision”, Sept 2018
- Chamber of Mines Presentation to Chamber of Commerce AGM, May 2018
- Chamber of Mines Presentation to Northern Lights Conference, February 2018
- Chamber of Mines Presentation to Yellowknife Small Business Week, October 17, 2017
- Chamber of Mines Presentation to Federal Standing Committee on Finance, Pre-Budget Consultations, October 5, 2017: English
- Chamber of Mines Presentation to Federal Standing Committee on Finance, Pre-Budget Consultations, October 5, 2017: French
- Chamber of Mines Presentation to NWT Cabinet, Roundup Conference, Vancouver, January 24, 2017
- Chamber Presentation to l’Objectifs Conference, Montreal, September 27, 2016
- Chamber presentation with speaking notes to House of Commons Standing Committee, September 22, 2016
- Chamber Presentation to PNWER Economic Leadership Forum, Nov 2015
- Chamber of Mines Presentation to Northern Development Ministers, Whitehorse, June 2015
- Chamber Presentation CanNor-PDAC Investment Seminar, March03, 2015
- Chamber Presentation to Hay River Chamber of Commerce, September 26, 2014
- Chamber Presentation to NAPEG Professional Development Conference, May 2014
- Chamber of Mines Presentation to NWT Chamber of Commerce AGM, April 10, 2014
- Chamber of Mines Presentation to Prospects North Conference, Sept 2013
- Chamber of Mines to PDAC International Conference, March 2013
- Chamber of Mines to 2013 NWT Chamber of Commerce AGM
- Chamber of Mines to NAPEG Professional Development Conference, 2013
- Chamber of Mines to NWT Standing Committee (SCEDI) on Bill 3, the NWT Wildlife Act, 2013
- Chamber of Mines to Yellowknife City Council, 2013
- Chamber of Mines to 2011 NWT Chamber of Commerce AGM
- Chamber presentation transcript to Senate Committee, June 2009
- Presentation to ITI Minister Bob McLeod December 2007
- Chamber of Mines Briefing Note July 2006
- Address to NWT Chamber of Commerce AGM – 2005
- Chamber of Mines Presentation to Kitikmeot Trade Show, Cambridge Bay
- Chamber of Mines Presentation to Nunavut Mining Symposium
- Fortune Minerals Presentation to Prospects North
- IGOC report to National Mines Ministers
- Mining History Presentation
- Nunavut: Where Business is Tradition
- Premier of NWT Speech at Cordilleran Round Up
- Securing a Future for the Minerals Industry in the Northwest Territories
- Socio-Economic Impact of Gold Mining in Yellowknife
- The Honorable Robert Nault addresses the Mining Industry
- The NextBig Thing: Rare Metals
- Yellowknife Rotary Club – Address by Mike Vaydik, General Manager
Protected Areas
- Chamber submission re Healthy Land Healthy People 2022-08-31
- Chamber Editorial: Feds, GNWT broke rules on park creation, NNSL 2019-08-26
- Chamber News Release: Federal and Territorial governments subvert the rule of law (Thaidene Nene) 2019-08-21
- MVEIRB Reasons for Decision – Requests for EA of Thaidene Nene Territorial Protected Area 2019-08-15
- MVEIRB Reasons for Decision – Requests for EA of Thaidene Nene National Park 2019-08-02
- Chamber of Mines Response to GNWT Thaidene Nene Protected Areas Screening 2019-06-03
- Chamber of Mines Response to Thaidene Nene National Park Preliminary Screening 2019-05-06
- Ramparts Candidate Protected Area Socio-Economic Study Submission January 2012
- Ramparts Candidate Protected Area Submission January 2012
- Naats’ihch’oh Park Industry Submission April 2010
- Mining and Protected Areas 2001
- East Arm Park Proposal
- East Arm Property Owners Association and Reliance Adjustment for proposed Thaidene Nene park
- Edehzhie – Horn Plateau
- Editorial: Parks Canada Pulling a Fast One (reference Thaidene Nene park proposal)
- Mining in Environmentally Vulnerable Areas
- Nahanni Headwaters – MERA
- Nahanni National Park Expansion – MERA
- Nahanni Park Expansion Announced
- Northwest Territories Floatplane Association re: proposed Thaidene Nene national park
- Overly Restrictive Land Management in the Regions of Thaidene Nene and SE NWT
- Proposed Protected Areas NWT
Publications
- NWT Government Magazine: Unlocking our Potential, Recharging the Exploration Sector, March 2023
- Members Directory, Chamber of Mines Fall 2022
- Mining North Magazine Fall 2022 with members’ directory
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2021 NWT/Nunavut Mining Special, by Northern News Services
An excellent summary by Northern News Services of exploration and mining activities in the NWT and Nunavut, and also highlights some interesting individuals working in resource development. Check it out.
- Mining North Magazine Fall 2019 (digital version)
- Conference Board of Canada Territorial Economic Forecast: Spring 2018
- Mining North Magazine Fall 2018 (digital version)
- Mining North Magazine Fall 2017 (digital version)
- Measuring success 1996-2016: Diamond mines deliver big benefits to NWT
- Mining North Magazine Fall 2016 (digital version)
- Mining Survey of NWT Residents 2016 Shows Strong Support for Mining
- Study: Levelling the Playing Field: High costs, lack of infrastructure inhibit exploration and mining development in Canada’s North (May 2015)
- Mining North Magazine Fall 2015 (digital version)
- Mining North Magazine Spring 2015 (digital version)
- Mining North Magazine Spring 2015 (pdf version)
- Measuring Success 2014: NWT Diamond Mines Continue to Create Benefits
- Mining North Magazine Fall 2014
- Mining North Magazine 2013
- NWT Mineral Development Strategy 2013
- The Future of Mining in Canada’s North (Conference Board of Canada 2013)
- Canada’s Territories: The Emerging North (E&MJ 2012)
- Measuring Success: The Positive Impact of Diamond Mining in the Northwest Territories (1998-2012)
- Mining North Magazine 2012
- Nunavut – Canada’s Rising Star 2012
- NWT & Nunavut Chamber of Mines Members Directory 2012
- Aboriginal Mining Guide: How to Negotiate Lasting Benefits for Your Community, 2009
- Nunavut Mineral Exploration & Mining Strategy 2007
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Gathering Our Strengths JAIRD, 1999
A new way to develop our resources. A Joint Aboriginal-Industry Development Program Implementation Plan
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Meeting the Challenges of Northern Resource Development JAIRD, 1998
A Joint Aboriginal-Industry Submission to the MInister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development on Strategic Issues and Priorities for Northern Resource Development
- Nunavut Tunngavik Inc. Mining Policy 1997
- NWT Mining Journal Supplement 1995
- Mineral Investment Opportunities NWT 1993
- Mining: Our Northern Legacy, 1991
- Diamonds in the Rough – The untold mineral riches and investment opportunities of Canada’s under-explored North
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Mining [makes a difference]
Few people realize just how important mining is in our civilization, but just about everything around us comes from minerals or was built using tools made from minerals. Many of the things we need to live, and most of those that make life more comfortable, depend directly or indirectly on minerals taken from the earth. Food and water supply, shelter, clothing, health aids, transportation and communication, and a wide variety of products that we use every day all depend on the mining industry. (Produced by the NWT & Nunavut Chamber of Mines, 2008)
- Mining Capital: How Canada Transformed Its Resources Endowment Into a Global Competitive Advantage
- Mining: NWT & Nunavut Nov2012 Part A
- Mining: NWT & Nunavut Nov2012 Part B
- Mining: NWT & Nunavut Nov2013 Part A (NNSL Publication)
- Mining: NWT & Nunavut Nov2013 Part B (NNSL Publication)
- NWT Diamonds 25th Anniversary Publication
- Opportunities North Annual Report June2013 (Northern News Services link)
- Special Report – Mining: Our Spectacular NWT Emerges
- World interest in Canada’s minerals and metals at record high: Report
Reclamation
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Repurposing the Diavik Mine, June 2023
Repurposing the Diavik Mine: An Investigation into Costs for Alternative Use of the Diavik Mine Camp and Key Supporting Infrastructure
Report prepared and finalized: June 2023
- Mine Site Reclamation Policy for Nunavut July 29, 2002
- Mine Site Reclamation Policy for NWT July 29, 2002
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Reclamation & Bonding in the North
by David Searle, C.M, Q.C. of Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP. Reprinted from the Northern Miner
Regulatory – Nunavut
Regulatory – NWT
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Species at Risk Legislation – Industry Comments 2009
Industry submission to the “NWT Species at Risk Act” (April 2009), a piece of legislation that will dictate how the GNWT can protect endangered species,
- Mackenzie Valley Resources Management Act (1998)
- Guide to Completing Completing a Land Use Application – MVLWB
- Guide to Completing Completing a Water Use Application – MVLWB
- Guide to Gwichin Land Use Application Process
- Guide to the Inuvialuit Settlement Region for Mineral Prospectors & Developers
- Guide to the Inuvialuit Settlement Region for Mineral Prospectors & Developers
- Guide to the Inuvialuit Settlement Region for Mineral Prospectors & Developers
- Guide to the Inuvialuit Settlement Region for Mineral Prospectors & Developers
- Guide to the Mackenzie Valley Land and Water Board
- Guidelines for Developing a Waste Management Plan
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Industry Response to GNWT Carbon Tax Question
A carbon tax is one tool that is seeing increasing use by jurisdictions to reduce greenhouse gases locally, and it is worth investigating further to see what difference it might make in theNWT. There are other tools available and it would be helpful to understand their potential risks and rewards.
- Water and Effluent Quality Management Policy
Regulatory Improvement – Nunavut
Regulatory Improvement – NWT
- Neil McCrank Transcript to Senate Commitee June 2009
- 1. Northern Regulatory Improvement Initiative – Industry Submission (2008) Cover Letter
- 10. Northern Regulatory Improvement Initiative – Industry Submission (2008) Appendix K
- 2. Northern Regulatory Improvement Initiative – Industry Submission (2008) Report and Appendices A-C
- 3. Northern Regulatory Improvement Initiative – Industry Submission (2008) Appendix D
- 4. Northern Regulatory Improvement Initiative – Industry Submission (2008) Appendix E
- 5. Northern Regulatory Improvement Initiative – Industry Submission (2008) Appendix F
- 6. Northern Regulatory Improvement Initiative – Industry Submission (2008) Appendix G
- 7. Northern Regulatory Improvement Initiative – Industry Submission (2008) Appendix H
- 8. Northern Regulatory Improvement Initiative – Industry Submission (2008) Appendix I
- 9. Northern Regulatory Improvement Initiative – Industry Submission (2008) Appendix J
- Chamber of Mines letter re MVRMA 1997
- Regulatory Challenges in NWT by Stephen Morison
Socio-Economic Impacts of Mining
- Agnico Eagle Nunavut Fact Sheet – February 2021
- Agnico Eagle 2020 Sustainability Report
- Diavik Mine 2020 Socio-Economic Monitoring Agreement Report
- Ekati Mine 2020 Socio-Economic Report
- Gahcho Kué 2020 Socio-Economic Report
- NWT Government 2020 Socio Economic Agreement Report on Diamond Mines
- Diavik 2019 Sustainable Development Report
- Ekati 2019 Socio Economic Report
- Gahcho Kue 2019 Socio Economic Report
- Hope Bay 2019 socio economic report
- Mary River Mine 2019 socio-economic report
- Meadowbank Meliadine 2019 Socio-Economic Report
- NWT Government 2019 Socio Economic Agreement Report on Diamond Mines
- Diavik 2018 Sustainable Development Report
- Ekati 2018 Socio Economic Report
- Gahcho Kue 2018 Socio Economic Report
- Hope Bay 2018 Socio_Economic_Report
- Mary River 2018 Socio Economic Report
- Nunavut Government 2018 SEA Report
- Diavik 2017 Sustainable Development Report
- Ekati 2017 Socio Economic Report
- Gahcho Kue 2017 Socio Economic Report
- Mary River 2017 Socio Economic Report
- Diavik 2016 Sustainable Development Report
- Ekati 2016 Socio Economic Report
- Gahcho Kue 2016 Socio Economic Report
- Mary River 2016 Socio Economic Report
- Meadowbank 2016 Socio Economic Report
- Diavik 2015 Sustainable Development Report
- Diavik 2014 Sustainable Development Report
- Ekati 2014 Socio Economic Report
- Snap Lake 2014 Socio-Economic Report
- Diavik 2013 Sustainable Development Report
- Ekati 2013 Socio-Economic Report
- Ekati Diamond Mine 2012 Year in Review
- Snap Lake 2012 Socio Economic Report
- Compilation of 2011 Socio-Economic Monitoring Agreement Report data and a summary of Indigenous diamond royalty sharing
- Snap Lake 2011 Socio Economic Report
- 2009 NWT Survey of Mining Employees
- Diavik 2009 Socio-Economic Report
- Ekati 2009 Socio Economic Report
- Snap Lake 2008 Socio-Economic Report
- Diavik Socio-Economic Monitoring Agreement 1999
- Diavik Community Legacy Projects
- Mining Industry to Drive Growth in Canada’s Territories
Statistics
- NRCan Exploration & Deposit Appraisal Statistics for Northern Canada, September 2022
- NRCan Exploration & Deposit Appraisal Statistics for Northern Canada, March 2022
- NRCan Exploration & Deposit Appraisal Statistics for Northern Canada, February 2021
- NRCan Exploration & Deposit Appraisal Statistics for Northern Canada, February 2018
- Canadian Mining Industry Facts & Figures, MAC 2015
- Canadian Mining Industry Facts & Figures, MAC 2011
- NWT, NU & YT Mineral Exploration 1999 – 2011
- NWT Exploration as a Percent of Canada, 1993-2010
- Employment at the Diamond Mines by Priority Group 1997-2009
- Gross Domestic Product 2009
- Nunavut Mineral Production Value, 1999-2009
- NWT and Nunavut Mineral Exploration Value, 1999-2009
- NWT Exploration Value, Junior vs Senior, 2005-2009
- NWT Mineral Production Value 1998-2009
- Spending at the Diamond Mines by Priority Group, 1999-2009
- Value of NWT & Nunavut Mine Production in 2009
- Value of NWT & Nunavut Mine Production in 2008
- Value of NWT & Nunavut Mine Production in 2007
Strategies, various supportive
Taxation
Uranium
- NEI White Paper – Global Nuclear Power Development, November 2011
-
Uranium in Nunavut Review – February 2011
Government of Nunavut released this educational document on Uranium as part of Public Forums in 2011.
- A Saskatchewan Dene Perspective on Uranium
- Response to Petition to hold a Public Inquiry into the Wisdom of Allowing Uranium Mining in Nunavut
- Uranium Mining: The Facts on a Well-Regulated Industry
- Uranium: Facts, Myths and Phobia