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Ministerial Statement: Minister Parrott Recognizes Opening of Equinox Gold’s Valentine Gold Mine
Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-10-29 16:15:13.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Mining, Resources, Economy, Industry, Energy]Newfoundland and Labrador Minister of Energy and Mines Lloyd Parrott announced the official opening and commercial production of Equinox Gold's Valentine Gold Mine in Central Newfoundland. Equinox Gold plans to invest $436 million over the next two years for a Phase 2 expansion to double its throughput capacity, raising average annual gold production to approximately 223,000 ounces across its 320-square-kilometre property.
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Yukon, Canada ask court to toss First Nation's lawsuit over mining
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-27 21:18:35.0
Tags: [National, Indigenous, Mining, Resources, Justice]The Attorney General of Canada and the Yukon government filed statements of defence in Yukon Supreme Court asking the court to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun. Filed in December 2025 following the Eagle Gold mine cyanide heap leach pile disaster, the lawsuit alleges breaches of treaty obligations, failures to manage placer mining impacts, and inadequate land-use planning. Both federal and territorial governments denied all wrongdoing, claiming they fulfilled consultation duties and adhered to final agreements, while the First Nation is seeking undefined monetary damages, $150 million in aggravated damages from the Yukon, and permanent injunctions halting unsustainable developments and staking activities.
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Canada-EU summit will kick off formal talks on closer ties: Carney
Source: Global News Politics
Date: 2026-10-27 17:05:20.0
Tags: [National, Trade, Economy, Labour, Resources, Mining]Prime Minister Mark Carney is meeting with European Union President Ursula von der Leyen and other EU officials in Montreal for a summit launching formal negotiations on an enhanced alliance and deeper partnership over the next year. The talks follow the 10th anniversary of the Comprehensive Economic and Trade Agreement (CETA) and encompass specialized labour mobility, potential Canadian participation in the Erasmus+ student exchange program, and critical minerals collaboration to reduce reliance on China. Additionally, the European Investment Bank has applied for an exemption from Canadian foreign banking rules to operate domestically as part of the critical minerals framework.
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New Brunswick signs deal for Canadian firm to explore old antimony mine
Source: New Brunswick - Regional News
Date: 2026-10-27 16:53:35.0
Tags: [New Brunswick, Mining, Resources, Industry, Economy]The New Brunswick government has signed an exclusive exploration agreement granting Toronto-based Avenir Minerals 30 months to study the potential for reopening the former Lake George antimony mine southwest of Fredericton. The historic site, which operated intermittently from 1876 to 1996, was one of North America's largest producers of antimony, a critical mineral used in flame retardants, solar panels, lead-acid batteries, infrared missiles, nuclear weapons, and night vision goggles. Avenir Minerals CEO Alden Greenhouse stated that the exploration process will involve drilling and consultations with First Nations. This initiative follows a similar exploration deal announced by the province with U.S.-based Regeneration Enterprises for an abandoned mine site in northern New Brunswick as part of the provincial Liberal government's efforts to rejuvenate the mining industry.
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New Brunswick strikes deal to explore recovering metals from old mine waste
Source: New Brunswick - Regional News
Date: 2026-10-26 21:19:48.0
Tags: [New Brunswick, Resources, Mining, Environment, Industry]The Government of New Brunswick has struck an agreement with U.S.-based firm Regeneration Enterprises to explore recovering valuable metals, such as copper, lead, zinc, and silver, from decades-old mining waste at the closed Nigadoo mine site near Bathurst, N.B. The site currently represents a $35 million environmental liability for the province, which the company aims to remove from the provincial balance sheet by using recovered critical minerals to fund full site restoration and environmental remediation. Regeneration Enterprises, which is working alongside the Pabineau First Nation, expects to determine the financial viability of the project within a year, with potential processing operations beginning in two to three years if regulatory approvals are secured.
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Minister to Yukon gov’t corporations: no more coal
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-26 11:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Energy, Environment, Mining, Governance]Yukon Energy, Mines and Resources Minister Ted Laking issued a directive to the Yukon Energy Corporation and the Yukon Development Corporation prohibiting them from pursuing or considering coal-fired power projects. The directive coincided with an opposition motion brought by NDP MLA Carmen Gustafson, which urged the territorial government to direct the Yukon Utilities Board under section 17 of the Public Utilities Act to reject any applications for energy projects using coal. The political debate was prompted by Vancouver-based Strategic Metals proposing a coal exploration project near Braeburn, Yukon, and evaluating coal-fired power generation despite the federal government's mandate to phase out coal-fired power by 2030.
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Minister directs Yukon gov’t corporations not to mull over coal-fired power projects
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-26 11:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Energy, Environment, Mining, Governance]Yukon Energy, Mines and Resources Minister Ted Laking issued a directive instructing the Yukon Development Corporation and the Yukon Energy Corporation to refrain from pursuing or considering coal-fired power generation projects. The ministerial directive coincides with an opposition motion brought by NDP MLA Carmen Gustafson, which urged the territorial government to direct the Yukon Utilities Board under section 17 of the Public Utilities Act to reject any applications for energy projects using coal. The debate highlights ongoing friction surrounding Vancouver-based Strategic Metals' coal exploration project near Braeburn, Yukon, and its potential application for power generation despite federal plans to phase out coal-fired power by 2030.
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A ‘reset’ or ‘one and done’? First Nations and first ministers set to hold historic meeting
Source: CBC Politics
Date: 2026-10-25 08:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Indigenous, Governance, Infrastructure, Resources, Mining]The Assembly of First Nations, led by National Chief Cindy Woodhouse Nepinak, and Canadian first ministers are holding a historic, closed-door First Ministers' Meeting in Ottawa to redefine relations, discuss infrastructure, healthcare, and economic development, and address major project involvement. Notable absences include the premiers of Alberta, British Columbia, and Quebec, while several Indigenous leaders have expressed skepticism over meeting formats, speech restrictions, and stalled federal Indigenous legislation under Prime Minister Mark Carney. The federal government, through the Privy Council Office and Indigenous Services Minister Mandy Gull-Masty, plans to announce new community supports during the one-day conference.
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Yukon government asks court to toss Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in lawsuit over mining regulation changes
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-23 18:41:15.0
Tags: [National, Indigenous, Mining, Resources, Justice, Governance]The Yukon government filed a statement of defence in the Yukon Supreme Court asking to dismiss a lawsuit brought by the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in First Nation regarding temporary amendments made in May 2025 to placer-mining, quartz-mining, and water-use regulations. The amendments, set to remain in effect until December 31, 2028, allow the territorial government to extend soon-to-expire permits and licences for eligible operators to mitigate a major permitting backlog. Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in's January lawsuit alleges that the territory failed to consult the First Nation in violation of its final agreement and seeks financial compensation, whereas the government argues it had no duty to consult during the legislative process and that the First Nation delayed legal action.
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'Ideal outcome,' minister says as Yukon's Eagle gold mine set to be sold for $140M
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-22 20:34:22.0
Tags: [National, Mining, Resources, Environment, Economy]Singapore-based Boroo Pte. Ltd. has signed an agreement with the mine's receiver, PricewaterhouseCoopers, to acquire the troubled Eagle gold mine in central Yukon for $140 million and committed to spending $1.5 billion to restart operations and perform cleanup work. The transaction follows a disastrous heap leach facility failure at the site owned by Victoria Gold Corp. in 2024 that spilled toxic cyanide into the environment and triggered intensive remediation efforts partially funded by a $220 million loan from the Yukon government. Subject to court approval expected by the end of the year, Boroo will pay $40 million in upfront cash, take over all remediation and site stabilization work from 2027 to 2029, and fully repay the territorial government for its emergency cleanup expenses.
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Effort to restart Con Mine discussed at Yellowknife town hall
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-22 16:17:16.0
Tags: [National, Mining, Resources, Environment, Economy]Gold Terra Resource Corp. CEO Gerald Panneton hosted a town hall in Yellowknife to discuss aggressive timelines for restarting gold mining operations at the historic Con Mine site, driven by gold prices exceeding $4,000 USD per ounce. The company aims to secure a permit by 2027, followed by 12 to 16 months of construction, targeting a production threshold of 1 million ounces to support a mine life exceeding 20 years. Public concerns raised at the event focused on localized impacts, including energy consumption via liquefied natural gas, workforce housing, arsenic pollution legacy risks, and exploratory drilling at Tin Can Hill and Walsh Lake.
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Premier Ford and Prime Minister Carney Launch New Action Plan to Protect Workers from Tariffs and Strengthen Ontario Industries
Source: Ontario - Premier's Office
Date: 2026-10-21 19:30:00.0
Tags: [National, Ontario, Economy, Trade, Labour, Industry, Infrastructure, Mining, Energy]The Government of Ontario and the Government of Canada announced a combined $8.7 billion action plan to protect workers and industries from U.S. tariffs. The package includes the Joint Steel Action Fund with $3.55 billion from the federal government and $1.67 billion from Ontario, an additional $2.5 billion over two years for large-scale automotive capital projects (up to $1.5 billion federal and $1 billion provincial), and a federal commitment of up to $1 billion over three years for essential road infrastructure in Northern Ontario’s Ring of Fire region. Additionally, light-duty vehicle greenhouse gas regulations will be maintained at 2026 levels (172 grams per mile) through 2029 to provide trade-related relief to the automotive sector.
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Premier Ford and Prime Minister Carney Launch New Action Plan to Protect Workers from Tariffs and Strengthen Ontario Industries
Source: Ontario - Premier's Office
Date: 2026-10-21 19:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Ontario, Economy, Trade, Labour, Industry, Mining, Infrastructure]Ontario Premier Doug Ford and Prime Minister Mark Carney announced an $8.7 billion joint action plan to protect workers and industries from U.S. tariffs and global uncertainty. The initiative establishes a $5.22 billion Joint Steel Action Fund ($3.55 billion federal, $1.67 billion provincial), a $2.5 billion automotive manufacturing capital upgrade fund ($1.5 billion federal, $1.0 billion provincial), and a $1 billion federal matching investment for road infrastructure in Northern Ontario's Ring of Fire region. Furthermore, the plan creates bilateral task forces for steel, automotive, and critical minerals, implements tighter trade remedies through the Canada Border Services Agency, and leverages Buy Canadian and Buy Ontario procurement policies.
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New water treatment plant at Giant Mine site set for operation in spring 2027
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-19 23:52:03.0
Tags: [National, Infrastructure, Mining, Environment, Resources]The Giant Mine Remediation Project announced that its new water treatment plant is scheduled to begin operations in spring 2027, replacing an obsolete system dating back to the 1980s. Built within a current $4.38 billion budget and forming part of an 18-year cleanup timeline ending in 2038, the state-of-the-art facility will reduce arsenic levels down to Health Canada's 10 parts per billion drinking water quality standard before discharging treated water directly into Yellowknife Bay. The project also features real-time sensors to halt discharges exceeding thresholds, alongside ongoing underground containment efforts utilizing thermosyphons to freeze 237,000 tonnes of toxic arsenic trioxide.
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Government of Saskatchewan Proclaims Nuclear Science Week October 19-23
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-19 23:16:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Energy, Technology, Education, Mining, Resources]The Government of Saskatchewan proclaimed Nuclear Science Week for October 19–23, 2026, highlighting its goal to bring at least 2,600 megawatts of nuclear power into service by 2050 under the Delivering Energy Security Through Nuclear Power update. SaskPower is studying a site on the Rafferty Reservoir near Estevan for up to two small modular reactors and investing $6.3 million over six years to establish four new nuclear research chairs at provincial post-secondary institutions. Additionally, SaskPower invested $4 million for the University of Regina's Small Modular Reactor Safety, Licensing and Testing Centre, while the province introduces the Energy Production 20 high school course and collaborates with institutions like the University of Saskatchewan and Saskatchewan Polytechnic.
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Q&A | Nunavut’s devolution is 6 months away. Here’s what the premier says to expect
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-19 10:00:00.0
Tags: [National, Governance, Resources, Mining, Indigenous]Nunavut Premier John Main outlined preparations for the territory's April 1 devolution date, which will transfer responsibilities for Crown land and natural resources from the federal government to the Government of Nunavut. The transition involves establishing a new department responsible for lands and resources, transferring nearly 100 federal workers, and maintaining an 85 percent Inuit employment target within the new department. Initially, the Nunavut government will mirror existing federal regulations and mineral tenure rules before undertaking future legislative reviews to align policies with territorial priorities. Additionally, Premier Main addressed the financial restructuring of major regional employer Baffinland, owner of the Mary River Mine in the Qikiqtani region, emphasizing the importance of corporate viability for local employment and royalties.
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Ministers Promote Saskatchewan's Leadership in Nuclear Energy, Mining and Agriculture in Philippines and Japan
Source: Saskatchewan - Government News
Date: 2026-10-16 22:00:00.0
Tags: [Saskatchewan, Energy, Mining, Agriculture, Trade, Industry]Saskatchewan Minister of Crown Investments Corporation Jeremy Harrison is leading a mission to the Philippines from October 17 to 23, 2026, to attend the World Nuclear Supply Chain Conference and promote the province's uranium sector under the Delivering Energy Security Through Nuclear Power plan, which targets at least 2,600 megawatts of nuclear power by 2050. Concurrently, Minister of Agriculture David Marit is leading a mission to Japan from October 17 to 22, 2026, to engage long-term agrifood buyers and promote trade in a market where Saskatchewan agrifood exports reached $1.2 billion in 2025, driven primarily by canola seed, wheat, barley, durum, and malt.
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Judge orders court-appointed officers to lead sale of Baffinland's assets
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-16 19:31:21.0
Tags: [National, Mining, Economy, Resources, Justice]An Ontario Superior Court judge ruled that independent, court-appointed officers will lead the sale of debt-stricken Baffinland Iron Mines Corporation's assets, siding with lenders and federal agencies such as Export Development Canada over the company's shareholders. Baffinland, which operates the Mary River Iron Mine on North Baffin Island in Nunavut, accumulated $2.6 billion in debt and sought creditor protection while facing potential closure. The mine represents a critical economic anchor for the territory, employing 1,200 workers and accounting for approximately 25 percent of Nunavut's GDP.
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Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-10-16 17:05:18.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Environment, Infrastructure, Mining, Resources]The Newfoundland and Labrador Department of Environment, Conservation and Climate Change announced two environmental assessment updates under Part 10 of the Environmental Protection Act. The Department of Transportation and Infrastructure registered the 6-hectare Baie Verte Quarry (Reg. 2439) on Route 410 to supply aggregate for regional highway work over a 10-to-15-year period, with public comments due by November 30, 2026. Additionally, the Crémaillère Harbour Marine Port Development (Reg. 2429) proposed by Great Northern Port Development was formally released from environmental assessment subject to ministerial conditions.
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Whitehorse city council punts proposed mineral framework back to staff
Source: Territories - Northern Affairs (Yukon, NWT, Nunavut)
Date: 2026-10-15 22:27:11.0
Tags: [National, Municipal, Mining, Resources, Governance]The Whitehorse city council directed city staff to spend a month developing a consultation pathway for a proposed mineral framework that sets rules for mining activity within city limits. The framework, which proposes updating the official community plan and zoning bylaws, faced criticism from industry representatives like Jonas Smith of the Yukon Chamber of Mines regarding undefined technical standards and a lack of impact-based criteria. Councillors agreed that more technical information, expert guidance, and broader stakeholder consultation are required before proceeding.
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