With the Tungsten market returning to form and a forecast of strong future growth, the Government of the Northwest Territories and Government of Canada will work together to find a buyer for the Cantung mine and Mactung deposit.
Newsroom
January 31, 2019
News Releases
January 30, 2019
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Check Against Delivery
Good Morning and thank you to those of who you have joined us this morning.
January 29, 2019
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Check Against Delivery
Good morning everyone.
Before I begin, I would first like to acknowledge that we all have the privilege of attending AME Roundup on the traditional territory of the Musqueam, Squamish, and tSLAY-wah-tooth First Nations.
January 29, 2019
News Releases
The Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) and Fortune Minerals signed a Socio-Economic Agreement (SEA) this morning at event that took place during AME Roundup in Vancouver.
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Yellowknife –
January 25, 2019
News Releases
For the third-year running, Cabinet members, Indigenous governments, Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT) officials, and Members of the Legislative Assembly will bring a shared vision of seeking economic opportunities through responsible development at the Association for Mineral Explor
Yellowknife –
January 23, 2019
News Releases
The Government of Canada is committed to working together with provinces, territories and Indigenous communities to promote a cleaner, more reliable energy supply in rural and remote communities, reduce pollution in Canada's North and create new opportunities for social and economic development.
Yellowknife –
January 17, 2019
News Releases
In spite of grey skies and rainy days, NWT Parks continued to shine through the 2018 season.
Led by a 122% increase in overnight stays in the Beaufort Delta, NWT Parks welcomed 36,526 visitors last year to campgrounds across the territory — an all-time record for territorial parks.
Yellowknife –
November 26, 2018
Ministers' Statements and Speeches
Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment Wally Schumann issued the following statement congratulating recipients of the 2nd Annual NWT Mining and Exploration (MAX) Awards.
Yellowknife –
November 20, 2018
News Releases
Earlier this month, the Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, Wally Schumann tabled the 2017-2018 Grants and Contributions Report which details $17.6 million in economic development and diversification investment by the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT).
Yellowknife –
November 13, 2018
News Releases
The Department of Industry Tourism and Investment (ITI) celebrated the career of its longest-serving tourism operator last night and saluted the Northwest Territories’ 2018 Parks Hospitality Award winner.