• N.W.T., Yukon mining and energy projects get boost at Canada Investment Summit

  Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
  Date: 2026-09-17 11:00:00.0
  Tags: [National, Economy, Resources, Mining, Energy, Infrastructure]

  At the Canada Investment Summit in Toronto organized by Prime Minister Mark Carney, northern premiers pitched major mining and energy projects to international investors to help unlock new economic opportunities. Northwest Territories Premier R.J. Simpson highlighted critical mineral assets including Honey Badger Silver's PC Silver Mine and Li-FT Power's Yellowknife Lithium Project. Yukon Premier Currie Dixon and Fireweed Metals President and CEO Ian Gibbs promoted regional mine developments—such as Kudz Ze Kayah, Mactung tungsten, Minto, Coffee Gold, and Casino—alongside energy infrastructure upgrades, while Nunavut Premier John Main sought funding for the Grays Bay Port and Road and the territory's first connection to the North American electric grid.

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• Support wavers from pair of Akaitcho First Nations on major N.W.T. infrastructure projects

  Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
  Date: 2026-09-11 19:13:19.0
  Tags: [National, Infrastructure, Energy, Indigenous, Mining, Resources]

  Two Akaitcho First Nations, Deninu Kųę́ First Nation and Łutsel K’e Dene First Nation, have expressed strong disapproval and suspended support for major Northwest Territories infrastructure initiatives, specifically the Taltson Hydro Expansion and the Arctic Economic and Security Corridor. Deninu Kųę́ First Nation stated its suspension will persist until the Government of the Northwest Territories formally recognizes its severe legacy impacts from the original 1965 Taltson generation facility built near Fort Resolution. Both First Nations cited a lack of meaningful consultation and failure to secure free, prior, and informed consent under Section 35 of the Constitution Act. In response, Deputy Premier and Minister Responsible for Strategic Infrastructure Caroline Wawzonek maintained that the territorial government remains confident it can address outstanding concerns and continue discussions regarding land use, caribou habitats, and community benefits.

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