The Northwest Territories has solidified its position as an attractive locale for global mining and exploration companies looking for stable resource investments. The World Risk Report, published by the Mining Journal, ranks the NWT fifth overall (out of 85) using their Investment Risk Index — a measurement encompassing a both qualitative and quantitative data from global stakeholders in mining and exploration.
With an 18-year history of development, improvement and growth, the China Mining Congress and Expo plays a critical role in today’s global mining industry. For the fourth successive year, the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment joined the Canada delegation at China Mining Sept 24-26 to promote the wealth and potential of the Northwest Territories Mining sector.
Minister Wally Schumann officially opened the NWT Geological Materials Storage Facility on September 22, 2017. Minister Abernethy, Minister Cochrane, and MLAs Simpson and Vanthuyne participated in the opening and a tour of the facility.
Does prospecting pique your interest? There’s still time to apply for this year’s Prospector Training Session.
There is no denying the Northwest Territories has a bounty of valuable natural resources. It is important to make sure when these resources are developed, Northwest Territories (NWT) residents benefit.
Minister Wally Schumann joined colleagues from across Canada this week at the annual Energy and Mines Minister conference in New Brunswick. As part of a busy agenda, Ministers discussed how governments can enhance public confidence in mineral resource development.
The Northwest Territories Geological Survey (NTGS) is a division of the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) that provides geoscience knowledge to governments, industry, and the public. The division also help to inform decisions concerning the responsible development of mineral and energy resources, land use, and environmental stewardship.
June 19, 2017
Looming large in the Mandate of the Government of the Northwest Territories 2016-19 is the development of a new Mineral Resources Act (MRA) — a major objective of the post-Devolution period.
With billions of dollars’ worth of resources below its surface, and the significant needs of residents above it, it is important the GNWT gets natural resource governance right.
Last week, the Government of the Northwest Territories was in Inuvik for the Arctic Energy and Emerging Technologies conference. As part of the conference, representatives from the Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment's Client Services and Community Relations division to launch a new public education initiative: Resources and Energy Development Information (REDI).
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released two documents monitoring the socio-economics of NWT mining.
