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With the oldest operating oil wells in North America and a mining history that dates back to 1929, non-renewable resource development has been a significant part of the history and development of the Northwest Territories economy. Read more mining oil and gas facts.
The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment develops and implements strategies to encourage and attract non-renewable resource development and is a source of information and expertise about existing and potential mineral resources in the Northwest Territories.
The Mackenzie Gas Project will develop and link the Territories' enormous untapped supply of Arctic natural gas with North American markets. Read more
The Mackenzie Valley Pipeline Office coordinates the Government of the Northwest Territories’ planning and response related to the Mackenzie Gas Project, including the regulatory review and environmental assessment processes.
The Northwest Territories Geoscience Office is a multi-agency centre with the mandate to undertake quality geoscience studies in the Northwest Territories.
Arctic Natural Gas statement
Minister makes statement on Mining Week
Minister addresses Energy Magazine-sponsored breakfast
Mining and Exploration in the Northwest Territories 2007 Overview
An overview of 2007 exploration activity and the status of operating mines in the NWT.
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NWT Guide to Mineral Deposits 2007
A detailed guide to geological deposits in the NWT including colour maps.
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How many diamond mines are there in the NWT?
With the addition of DeBeers' Snap Lake Mine, there are now three commercial producing diamond mines in the NWT.
Mining and Exploration in the Northwest Territories 2007 Overview (pdf) highlights the 2007 exploration activity and the status of operating mines in the NWT.
The oldest rock in the world is located just north of Yellowknife and is over 3.962 billion years old.