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Staking rush puts northwest Indigenous communities on the defensive

Staking rush puts northwest Indigenous communities on the defensive

Four First Nations call for an end to free entry prospecting in Ontario
<updated>Indigenous Leaders:</updated> The Warrior spirit fuels Jason Thompson

Indigenous Leaders: The Warrior spirit fuels Jason Thompson

Thunder Bay and Red Rock entrepreneur 'blazing a new path' for Indigenous participation in the economy
Junior miner looks to revive Kenora-area cobalt mine

Junior miner looks to revive Kenora-area cobalt mine

Australian-listed High-Tech Metals zeros in on Werner Lake deposits
No one yet meets the grade to buy shuttered Red Lake mine

No one yet meets the grade to buy shuttered Red Lake mine

CCAA court grants Pure Gold Mining more time to finish scoping study as sale process continues
Ginoogaming First Nation seeks further ban on mineral exploration

Ginoogaming First Nation seeks further ban on mineral exploration

The First Nation was previously granted an injunction to prevent mineral exploration in an area it has declared to be sacred
Marathon mayor wants youth to have easier access to skilled trades

Marathon mayor wants youth to have easier access to skilled trades

Rick Dumas plans to address skills development opportunities for mine project at upcoming municipal conference
Rainy River mine hits its 2022 gold production target

Rainy River mine hits its 2022 gold production target

New Gold endures challenging 2022 as underground mining activity begins
Mineral exploration halted on 94K hectares near Long Lake #58 First Nation

Mineral exploration halted on 94K hectares near Long Lake #58 First Nation

The Ministry of Mines issued the order to facilitate negotiations over an Aboriginal title claim filed by the First Nation
Mild weather delaying winter road openings for remote First Nations

Mild weather delaying winter road openings for remote First Nations

The unseasonably mild weather in the Northwest is impacting construction of winter roads for some First Nations communities.
Construction begins on Hornepayne’s Studio 6 hotel this spring

Construction begins on Hornepayne’s Studio 6 hotel this spring

Winnipeg's Rideout Bay Developments breaks ground on $7.2-million project on April 2