Skip to content

Far North - Ring of Fire

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
Environmental activists have their (quick) say at PDAC

Environmental activists have their (quick) say at PDAC

Mining in greenfield areas puts environmentally sensitive James Bay peatlands at risk, group contends
Ring of Fire environmental assessment takes next step over some First Nations' objections

Ring of Fire environmental assessment takes next step over some First Nations' objections

The environmental assessment on a portion of the road to the Ring of Fire is being led by two First Nations communities, but another affected Nation isn't pleased with Monday's announcement
Ontario Approves First Nations-led plan for the road to the Ring of Fire

Ontario Approves First Nations-led plan for the road to the Ring of Fire

Road connecting First Nations communities to provincial highway network and world-class critical mineral deposits
Curiosity spurred Virginia Heffernan to write a Ring of Fire book

Curiosity spurred Virginia Heffernan to write a Ring of Fire book

Toronto mining journalist hits PDAC 2023 with a primer on arrested development in the Far North
Province proposing Mining Act changes to boost critical mineral production

Province proposing Mining Act changes to boost critical mineral production

"Fifteen years is not acceptable" to open a mine, says Minister George Pirie