YELLOWKNIFE (September 25, 2017) – The Government of the Northwest Territories is committed to supporting mineral exploration, and with the grand opening of the new NWT Geological Materials Storage Facility access to geoscience data is now easier than ever before.

The facility houses the largest publically available collection of kimberlites in the world. It will allow analysis of historical core samples to test new mineral exploration ideas at a fraction of the cost of drilling new ones.

YELLOWKNIFE (September 22, 2017) – The release of new data on the Slave Geological Province this summer has led to the largest staking rush in the Northwest Territories since 2014.

The staking rush has contributed to an increase in claim numbers this year. So far in 2017, there have been 184 claims in the NWT totaling 139,019 hectares. In comparison, a total of 83 claims were staked in 2016 totaling 42,404 hectares.

Delivered on September 22, 2017

Mr. Speaker, our government made a commitment in its mandate to supporting mineral exploration and the mining sector through a number of actions that I want to update Members on. Our government recognizes the need for a strong, diverse economy where all NWT residents have a chance to get ahead.

YELLOWKNIFE (September 22, 2017) – Celebrate Northwest Territories (NWT) Arts Week, September 25-29, by popping into the first-ever NWT Arts Pop Up Gallery and other exciting events.

The week-long Pop Up Gallery, hosted in Yellowknife, will feature a curated selection of local artwork, live demonstrations by NWT artists, and a content-collection area for artists to have their work photographed (by appointment only).

YELLOWKNIFE (SEPTEMBER 19, 2017) — Tłı̨chǫ residents will have the chance to shape a strong, well-managed future NWT mining and exploration at a re-scheduled public engagement session for the Northwest Territories’ first homegrown Mineral Resources Act.

The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) will run a public drop-in session in Behchokǫ̀ on September 26 at the Behchokǫ̀ Cultural Centre, 3 p.m. to 8 p.m.

YELLOWKNIFE (September 1, 2017) – The 2017 Northwest Territories (NWT) Parks season is coming to a close.

The final day for the Beach Attendants program at Fred Henne Territorial Park beach is September 4. The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment wishes to thank this year’s attendants for their commitment to promoting water safety.

NWT Parks closure dates by region:

ULUKHAKTOK (August 25, 2017) – Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, Wally Schumann, issued the following statement on the cruise ship season in the Beaufort Delta Region:

“Five cruise ships, including the 1,000-passenger Crystal Serenity, are bound for the Beaufort Delta’s coastal communities beginning this week. 

Thanks to the extraordinary foresight and preparation demonstrated by the people of Ulukhaktok, Tuktoyaktuk and Paulatuk, their communities are set to benefit from the economic opportunities that these visits are creating.

YELLOWKNIFE (AUGUST 21, 2017) —Northwest Territories (NWT) residents will have the chance to shape a strong, well-managed future NWT mining and exploration sector as the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) visits seven communities to collect their valued feedback.

These public sessions are designed to allow attendees to engage on various mining topics at their own pace, ask questions of GNWT subject matter experts, and provide comments on any topic related to mining and exploration in the NWT.

Check Against Delivery

Good afternoon. It’s good to be here with so many others interested in the long-term prosperity of our region.

As the Minister for Industry and Infrastructure in Canada’s Northwest Territories, it is my pleasure today to set the stage for a discussion about the relationship between infrastructure and mining.

YELLOWKNIFE (August 2, 2017)— The Northwest Territories is one step closer to developing mineral legislation that reflects the unique circumstances of the mineral sector in the North, and is seeking input from northerners into the development of a Minerals Resources Act.

The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) has begun public stakeholder engagements on the development of the Territory’s first homegrown mineral legislation, and has launched an interactive engagement tool to help solicit feedback.