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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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Premier Announces Key Addition to Negotiating Team and Next Steps for Churchill Falls Agreement
Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-10-28 16:15:00.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Energy, Infrastructure, Resources, Governance]Premier Tony Wakeham and Minister of Energy and Mines Lloyd Parrott announced that Barry Perry is transitioning to Special Advisor while Gary Smith, former President and CEO of Newfoundland Power and Executive Vice-President at Fortis Inc., will take over as lead negotiator for the Churchill Falls and Gull Island agreement. The updated agreement with Quebec and the Government of Canada is projected to deliver 760 megawatts of additional power, 985 megawatts of guaranteed transmission portfolio, and an estimated $273 billion in total nominal value over its lifetime. The completed definitive agreements will subsequently be tabled in the House of Assembly for technical briefings and a special legislative debate.
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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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Statement from Premier Wakeham on France’s Pledged Intention to Launch Exploratory Snow Crab Fishery
Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-09-29 19:25:34.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, National, Trade, Fisheries, Resources, Governance]Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Wakeham expressed disappointment and opposition regarding France's pledged intention to launch an exploratory snow crab fishery on the extension of Canada's continental shelf. Premier Wakeham discussed the issue with federal Minister Thompson, who confirmed that the Government of Canada does not support France's action. The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) and Global Affairs Canada are collaborating to determine next steps and protect Canada's jurisdictional authority and fishing industry.
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Atlantic business leaders call for regional policies and more natural resource development
Source: Prince Edward Island - Regional News
Date: 2026-09-25 21:34:13.0
Tags: [New Brunswick, Nova Scotia, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Economy, Trade, Energy, Resources, Mining, Industry]The Atlantic Economic Panel, chaired by Don Mills and commissioned by federal Atlantic Canada Opportunities Agency (ACOA) Minister Sean Fraser, released a strategic growth plan calling for the creation of a $1 billion Atlantic prosperity fund to help regional companies scale up. The report recommends greater regional integration, including the establishment of an independent electricity system operator across the four Atlantic provinces, the elimination of interprovincial trade barriers, coordinated immigration policies, and streamlined regulatory processes for major projects. Furthermore, the plan urges a 50 per cent expansion of the region's natural resources sector, bolstered by recent provincial policy shifts such as Nova Scotia lifting bans on fracking and uranium mining and approving five new mines.
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Statement from the Premier on the Passage of the Churchill Falls Resolution
Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-09-17 23:00:27.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Energy, Resources, Infrastructure, Indigenous, Governance]The Newfoundland and Labrador House of Assembly passed a resolution approving the Definitive Cooperation and Implementation Agreement for Churchill Falls and Gull Island, following a four-day debate and review by the Independent Churchill River Review Committee. The agreement replaces the 1969 Churchill Falls Agreement, delivers $49 billion in present-day value ($273 billion in nominal cash flows) over its lifespan, and provides increased transmission access and power control. Premier Tony Wakeham announced that the province will advance the project in partnership with the Innu Nation to drive economic growth and job creation.
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Statement from the Honourable Tony Wakeham, Premier of Newfoundland and Labrador on the Canada Investment Summit
Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-09-14 12:15:07.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, National, Economy, Energy, Infrastructure, Resources]Newfoundland and Labrador Premier Tony Wakeham announced that while he cannot attend the Canada Investment Summit in Toronto due to a special sitting of the House of Assembly, government officials and a team of representatives will attend to engage with global investors regarding major provincial opportunities. The province highlights its $50-plus-billion capital spend tied to the new Churchill Falls and Gull Island clean energy deal—noted as the largest clean energy investment in North American history—alongside ongoing international profiling of strategic projects such as Bay du Nord and the Churchill projects across the energy, critical minerals, technology, and natural resources sectors.
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Big Game Season Opening in Newfoundland and Labrador
Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-09-11 16:00:10.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Resources, Environment, Public Safety]The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced the opening of the 2026-2027 big game hunting and trapping seasons, starting September 12, 2026, across the province. Minister of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands Pleaman Forsey reminded hunters to adhere to firearm regulations, such as maintaining prohibited distances from roads and dwellings, and noted that Forest Fire Season regulations require all motorized vehicles on forest land to be equipped with proper mufflers, spark arresters, and an ABC-class fire extinguisher until September 30. New hunters must complete the Canadian Firearms Safety/Hunter Education Course by November 30, 2026, to qualify for the 2027-28 Big Game Licence Draw, while the public is encouraged to report illegal harvesting activities to the Wildlife Division via stoppoaching.ca or 1-877-820-0999.
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Province Announces Proposed Debate Structure for Special Sitting on New and Better Churchill Falls and Gull Island Agreement
Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-09-10 14:50:46.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Energy, Resources, Governance, Infrastructure]The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador announced the proposed rules and debate structure for a special four-day sitting of the House of Assembly, scheduled from September 14 to September 17, 2026. Members of the House will debate the Definitive Cooperation and Implementation Agreement for Churchill Falls and Gull Island alongside related commitments from the Government of Canada. Over the first three days, MLAs will have access to more than 19 hours of direct questioning with negotiating teams, independent commercial and financial advisors, representatives from Newfoundland and Labrador Hydro, oversight committee chairs, Natural Resources Canada officials, and a Member of Parliament, with no speaking-time limits on expert responses. The final day will feature dedicated 10-minute closing remarks for every Member prior to the legislative vote on the resolution.
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Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-09-04 18:00:57.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Environment, Mining, Resources]On September 4, 2026, Newfoundland and Labrador Minister of Environment, Conservation and Climate Change Andrea Barbour issued Environmental Preview Report guidelines for the Queensway Gold Project (Reg. 2408), proposed by New Found Gold Corp., outlining the required information for the report under Part 10 of the Environmental Protection Act. Additionally, the minister released two other undertakings from environmental assessment subject to specific conditions outlined in decision letters: the CBPPL Zone 3 Five-Year Forestry Operating Plan (2027-2031) (Reg. 2425) proposed by Corner Brook Pulp and Paper Limited, and the Jumper's Brook Snowmobile Trail Re-Route (Reg. 2427) proposed by the Newfoundland and Labrador Snowmobile Federation.
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Environmental Assessment Bulletin
Source: Newfoundland & Labrador - Government Releases
Date: 2026-08-28 11:55:10.0
Tags: [Newfoundland and Labrador, Environment, Resources, Infrastructure, Mining, Agriculture]The Government of Newfoundland and Labrador's Department of Environment, Conservation and Climate Change announced environmental assessment decisions under Part 10 of the Environmental Protection Act. The Department of Forestry, Agriculture and Lands registered the Crown Zone 3 Five-Year Operating Plan (2027-2031) covering commercial and domestic timber harvesting, silviculture, and road construction across Forest Management Districts 4, 5, 6, and 8 (Reg. 2432). Additionally, 44980 NFLD Inc. registered a 3.64-hectare peat moss quarry project off South Branch Road in Happy Valley-Goose Bay to supply topsoil (Reg. 2431), with public comments due by October 2, 2026, and a ministerial decision due by October 11, 2026. The White River Hay Company project (Reg. 2426) was released from environmental assessment, and NordSpace Atlantic Corporation met compliance conditions for the St. Lawrence Spaceport Complex (Reg. 2375) regarding a Targeted Vegetation Survey for Species at Risk, a Women's Employment Plan, and Newfoundland Power electrical grid integration.
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