As Rio Tinto’s Diavik Diamond Mine marks its final production this week, the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is recognizing its lasting impact while looking to the future of the territory’s economy and workforce.
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Yellowknife –
March 26, 2026
Media Statement
Yellowknife –
March 9, 2026
Media Statement
Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Caitlin Cleveland and Sahtu MLA Danny McNeely issued the following statement today following their participation in the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) convention in Toronto.
March 3, 2026
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) has released an updated assessment of mineral potential across the eastern Northwest Territories, specific to the area known as the Slave Geological Province.
March 2, 2026
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is updating the Mining Incentive Program (MIP) to better support mineral exploration across the territory.
February 27, 2026
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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February 26, 2026
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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Mr. Speaker, a strong economy does not happen by accident, especially here in the North. The Government of the Northwest Territories is not sitting and waiting for a miracle.
Yellowknife –
February 9, 2026
Media Statement
Minister Caitlin Cleveland issued the following statement today following De Beers Canada and Mountain Province Diamonds’ announcement regarding changes to the mine plan at the Gahcho Kué Mine:
February 6, 2026
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
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