YELLOWKNIFE (August 21, 2018) – Wally Schumann, Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment says yesterday’s official opening of Diavik Diamond Mine’s (Diavik) A21 pipe highlights the diamond industry’s continued commitment to the North, to its people, and to offering opportunit
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August 21, 2018
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August 10, 2018
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Thank you to the Yellowknives Dene First Nations Drummers for that prayer song and to Chief Sangris and Michelle Kolla for their remarks. It is a pleasure to be here today with Yukon Deputy Premier Ranj Pillar and Yellowknife Mayor, Mark Heyck.
August 8, 2018
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YELLOWKNIFE (August 8, 2018) – More travellers to the Northwest Territories (NWT) will experience the ease of non-stop flights between Yellowknife and Vancouver, thanks to two daily Air Canada flights this upcoming fall and winter.
July 25, 2018
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The Department of Industry, Tourism and Investment (ITI) has released a “What We Heard” report which summarizes the feedback it received during public and stakeholder engagements on proposed changes to the Petroleum Resources Act (PRA) and the Oil and Gas Operations Act (OGOA).
July 11, 2018
Media Statement
YELLOWKNIFE (July 11, 2018) – Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Wally Schumann and Minister of Education, Culture and Employment Caroline Cochrane offer the following statement commemorating the 30th anniversary of the Great Northern Arts Festival.
June 28, 2018
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BEIJING (June 28, 2018) — Canada’s spectacular Northwest Territories will soon be receiving increased promotion and exposure in the world’s largest marketplace.
June 8, 2018
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YELLOWKNIFE (JUNE 8, 2018) — The Government of the Northwest Territories, in partnership with the NWT and Nunavut Chamber of Mines, is seeking nominations for this year’s 2nd annual NWT Mining and Exploration (MAX) Awards.
June 7, 2018
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YELLOWKNIFE (JUNE 7, 2018) — With licences, tags, and tools in-hand, aspiring prospectors will soon be striking out on-the-land and learning to stake claims.
June 7, 2018
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YELLOWKNIFE (JUNE 7, 2018) — The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) is investing another $1 million in the future of mineral exploration in the NWT. Eighteen projects will benefit this year from funding provided under the Mining Incentive Program (MIP).
June 5, 2018
Media Statement
YELLOWKNIFE (June 5, 2018) - In recognition of Mining week in the NWT, Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Wally Schumann is issuing the following statement on the NWT Mining Sector: