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Program will help train carpenters, heavy-duty equipment operators

Program will help train carpenters, heavy-duty equipment operators

Skills Development funding aimed at supporting Indigenous learners in Kenora
De Beers gets nod for Victor Mine reclamation

De Beers gets nod for Victor Mine reclamation

Canadian Land Reclamation Association bestows award for company's ongoing closure-related work
Opponents to Mining Act changes accuse government of 'politicizing' the permitting process

Opponents to Mining Act changes accuse government of 'politicizing' the permitting process

Neskantaga chief will only meet with Premier Doug Ford to discuss the Ring of Fire
Matawa Chiefs call out province’s ‘exploitive, aggressive’ mine building strategy

Matawa Chiefs call out province’s ‘exploitive, aggressive’ mine building strategy

James Bay treaty chiefs accuse province of lack of consultation in overhaul of Mining Act
First Nations leaders removed from legislature after protesting mining development

First Nations leaders removed from legislature after protesting mining development

It was the second time this month that leaders from the Neskantaga First Nation were at Queen's Park to ask for a meeting with Premier Doug Ford.
Northwest MPP to ‘stare down’ premier over expansion of mining

Northwest MPP to ‘stare down’ premier over expansion of mining

“Conflict, not prosperity” will result from government’s pro-mining agenda, say protesting Indigenous communities
The Drift: Sudbury-raised CEO picked to plot the path in the Ring of Fire

The Drift: Sudbury-raised CEO picked to plot the path in the Ring of Fire

Groomed at Glencore, Kristan Straub now helms Ring of Fire Metals
Small reactors could empower First Nations with energy security

Small reactors could empower First Nations with energy security

Indigenous communities in Ontario, Saskatchewan get on the ground floor of this emerging technology
Change in federal assessment won't slow pace in the Ring of Fire, says mines minister

Change in federal assessment won't slow pace in the Ring of Fire, says mines minister

Federal environment minister wants more Indigenous involvement in Far North industry impact assessment
Northwestern MPP jumps on proposed changes to the Mining Act

Northwestern MPP jumps on proposed changes to the Mining Act

Sol Mamakwa accuses Ford government of not consulting with First Nations