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Mine operators face worsening wildfire seasons

With drought conditions persisting across parts of British Columbia and forecasters calling for a warmer-than-average summer amid a looming El Niño, mining companies […]

Andrew Seale | July 6, 2026 | 11:15 pm

Obituary: Industry remembers Chester Millar as community-focused mine developer

In a time when mining needs ever more innovative techniques…

Blair McBride | July 6, 2026 | 12:15 pm

Editorial: Develop it or cede it

There is a paradox at the heart of Canada’s relationship…

Colin McClelland | July 3, 2026 | 10:17 am

Interactive infographic: Far North projects

Canada’s vast northern region hosts numerous large and high-grade mineral…

Blair McBride | July 3, 2026 | 9:56 am

China question clouds Nunavut road-to-port plan

A Chinese state-backed miner owns the remote Izok Corridor in…

Blair McBride and Henry Lazenby | July 1, 2026 | 9:32 am

Decarbonization out of sync with diesel dependence

In Canada’s Far North, where the effects of climate change are readily apparent, decarbonization goals are stunted by a lack of infrastructure […]

Andrew Seale | July 11, 2025 | 1:00 pm

Infographic: Mining and exploration in Greenland

Greenland has made headlines in the last six months amid United States President Donald Trump’s heightened interest in the Danish territory. His […]

Blair McBride | July 11, 2025 | 11:59 am

JV Article: Smart Water Strategies – Inside SRK’s push to future-proof mines

As climate extremes intensify and regulatory scrutiny tightens, water has emerged as one of the mining industry’s most pressing operational risks. Whether […]

Northern Miner Staff | July 7, 2025 | 8:57 am

Spotlight: Mining and Exploration in BC, Prairie Provinces & the Far North

Canada is among the world’s best mining jurisdictions and has a rich endowment of minerals from coast to coast to coast. Here’s […]

Northern Miner Staff | July 4, 2025 | 1:53 pm

First Mining and First Nation partner on Springpole Gold

Mishkeegogamang First Nation and First Mining Gold have signed a long-term agreement for the Springpole gold project in northwestern Ontario. The partnership […]

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | July 3, 2025 | 7:21 pm