Possible detours ahead
Winter roads are vitally important to the life and livelihood of many in remote areas of our country. They stretch over lakes, bays and vast stretches of tundra across Canada’s North to help deliver necessities to rural communities and mining operations. Supplies like fuel, food, construction equipment and explosives are brought in by thousands of […]
Infrastructure investments critical to mining industry success in Canada’s North
As the largest economic driver in Canada’s North, there is no question that the mining sector’s presence in Nunavut, the Northwest Territories, and the Yukon is significant. According to the Conference Board of Canada, mining industry GDP contributions for 2021 for the Northwest Territories, Nunavut, and the Yukon are forecast at 27 per cent, 42 […]
Infrastructure investments critical to successful development in Canada’s North
The Hill Times‘ policy briefing on the North (Dec. 8) rightly focused on the immense need for infrastructure supports in order for the region to truly reach its potential, and this is particularly true in the mining space.
Future of Canada’s off-grid mines crucial to decarbonization, says MAC’s Brendan Marshall
Brendan Marshall is a Vice President, Economic and Northern Affairs, at the Mining Association of Canada (MAC) and works to advance the industry’s understanding of energy, climate change, taxation and a host of other economic issues.
Letter to the Editor: Infrastructure investments essential to realizing the North’s potential
The infrastructure policy issue of The Hill Times rightly focused on the importance of enhanced investments in infrastructure, like roads and reliable internet access, but was lacking in discussion on how the government can best support those with the least access in the country; individuals living in Canada’s North and the industries they depend on.
The case for greater federal investments in northern mining infrastructure
The old expression “If it isn’t grown, it’s mined,” is taking on new meaning as the supply of minerals and metals critical to 21st century products takes on geopolitical importance. As demand for mined materials continues to grow, there is increasing focus on what are referred to as “critical minerals”—vital in aerospace, defence, telecommunications, computing, […]
How one CEO built a thriving and sustainable mining operation
Sean Boyd follows a simple guiding principle: treat the land and its people with respect.
ACEC-Canada conference panellists call on engineers to help stalled resource sector
Canada’s engineers can play a big role in supporting Canada’s energy and natural resources sectors and breaking the current logjam in project uptake, delegates at the recent ACEC-Canada conference were told. Representatives of the forest products, petroleum and mining sectors gathered for a panel discussion Oct. 29 to discuss why projects in their sectors have […]
The North needs more infrastructure to unlock its wealth potential
Few industries come to mind that have a stronger connection and reliance on infrastructure than the mining sector. Frequently situated in remote and northern regions, mines are often located in areas without any roads, telecommunications services, or easily accessible transportation, all essential to getting goods to market.
Yukon Gold
The historic photos are iconic: crowds of men, carrying their tools and survival supplies on their backs as they traveled north in pursuit of gold. In the late 1890s, the Klondike Gold Rush drew an estimated 100,000 prospectors to northwestern Canada.
