Minister Schumann delivered congratulations to recipients of the 2nd Annual Mining and Exploration Awards in Yellowknife last night. He also spoke about addressing the challenges in the NWT's economy together through responsible development.
News
November 23, 2018
Speech
November 23, 2018
Blog Entry
Almost five years in, we consider five key areas in which the NWT Mineral Development Strategy is encouraging growth in the NWT’s mining and exploration sector.
November 22, 2018
Blog Entry
Women now account for a significant portion of the NWT mining work force, and local and Indigenous employees account for around half. This is a guest feature from the Diamond Producers Association on how the NWT's diamond industry is leading the way.
November 22, 2018
Blog Entry
On November 21, the Yellowknife Geoscience Forum’s tradeshow floor buzzed with activity as Premier Bob McLeod, Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) Wally Schumann, and their Cabinet colleagues hosted a meet-and-greet event. Here's a recap.
November 22, 2018
Blog Entry
A map can be a work of art. Kelly Pierce, Geomatics Specialist for the NWT Geological Survey, proved just that with her Sharrie Lake Geological Map which was recently selected for ESRI Canada’s 2018 Map Calendar.
November 21, 2018
Blog Entry
Electronics and electric vehicles are revolutionizing the future; redefining how the world works, plays and lives. Here's why the NWT could factor in the future of technology metals.
November 21, 2018
Blog Entry
South Slave residents were the first to enjoy screenings last week of the much-anticipated film Three Feathers. Based on the graphic novel by Richard Van Camp, and illustrated by Neiva (Krystal) Mateus, Three Feathers is a story of restorative justice for three young men in a small community.
November 20, 2018
Speech
Premier McLeod delivered a message of action to kick off the 46th Annual Yellowknife Geoscience Forum.
November 20, 2018
Blog Entry
Perhaps the single-greatest resource for mineral explorers is geoscience information. The Northwest Territories has taken that seriously, employing some of the top geological talent in Canada to get in the field, and map the territory’s prodigious potential. Edith Martel is one of them.
November 19, 2018
Blog Entry
Delegates at the 46th Annual Yellowknife Geoscience Forum are invited to join Ministers of the Northwest Territories in a meet-and-greet event as part of the tradeshow.