Views and Speeches

Taxation

Presentation to Government of the NWT on New Tax Measures

A review of the Proposed Road Tax on the NWT Economy
A report prepared by Ellis Consulting Services regarding the effects the proposed road tax will have on Northern Consumers

AXE THE TAX - ad 2
Click here to read our second ad in our Road Tax campaign. Our list of those who are opposed to the tax is growing daily. Call the Chamber to get your company involved and let your voice be heard.

AXE THE TAX!!!
Click here to read some Road Tax Facts. We all want better highways. This tax is not the way to finance them!!! Get involved to Axe the Tax!

 

Regulatory Regime

Regulatory Challenges in NWT by Stephen Morison
A Presentation to the Prospects North Conference - September 2004

 

Reclamation

The Mining Reclamation Regime in the NWT
Micheal Wenig and Kevin O'Reilly. January 2005.

Reclamation & Bonding in the North
by David Searle, C.M, Q.C. of Fasken Martineau DuMoulin LLP. Reprinted from the Northern Miner

Mine Site Reclamation Policy for NWT July 29, 2002

Mine Site Reclamation Policy for Nunavut July 29, 2002

 

Oil and Gas

Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers Presentation - 2005
The Canadian Association of Petroleum Producers presentation to the NWT Chamber of Commerce AGM - June 8, 2005

 

Nunavut Regulatory Files

Nunavut Impact Review Board Rules of Procedures 2006

Nunavut Water Act - Senate Presentation

Nunavut papers
Nunavut Waters and Nunavut Surface Rights Tribunal Act

 

Northern Regulatory Improvement Initiative 2008

Appendix K

Appendix J

Appendix I

Appendix H

Appendix G

Appendix F

Appendix E

Appendix D

Report and Appendices A-C

Cover Letter

 

Newsletter

Northern Mining News - April 2008 (Issue 2)

Northern Mining News - January 2008 (Issue 1)

 

News Releases

Results of 2007 Geoscience Forum Gala Event

Chamber of Mines 2007 AGM

Chamber Supports Akaitcho Land Withdrawals

Press release for the Great Canadain Mine Show
This state of the art show will be visiting the NWT from Feb 17th through March 3rd. Please view the schedule for the show to see when it is visiting a community near you.

 

Mining Week

Mining Week 2003 Sponsors, Donors & Volunteers
Thanks to all the sponsors, donors, and volunteers who helped to make Mining Week 2003 such a fanatastic success! We couldn't have done it without your help.

 

Mining Presentations

Socio-Economic Impact of Gold Mining in Yellowknife
Warrick Bullen and Malcolm Robb, 2002.

Presentation to ITI Minister Bob McLeod December 2007
Chamber of Mines Presentation to Minister of Industry Tourism and Investment

The NextBig Thing: Rare Metals
Minerals & Metals for alternative energy and a cleaner environment. Don Bubar, President & CEO of Avalon Ventures talk to Prospects North 2007.

Fortune Minerals Presentation to Prospects North
Fortune Minerals President and CEO Robin Goad's presentation to Prospects North Conference September 2007

Chamber of Mines Briefing Note July 2006
NWT's Mineral Potential Will Be Unrealized Without Action.

Address to NWT Chamber of Commerce AGM - 2005
Address to the NWT Chamber of Commerce Annual General Meeting by Mike Vaydik General Manager of the Chamber of Mines June 8, 2005

Mining History Presentation

Premier of NWT Speech at Cordilleran Round Up
Text of Mr. Stephen Kakfwi's remarks to mining delegates on January 24, 2001.

The Honorable Robert Nault addresses the Mining Industry
Speaking notes for the Minister of DIAND's address at the Cordilleran Roundup in Vancouver, January 25, 2001

Yellowknife Rotary Club - Address by Mike Vaydik, General Manager
NWT Chamber of Mines, March 16, 2000

IGOC report to National Mines Ministers

 

Mining & Protected Areas

Mining and Protected Areas 2001

Mining in Environmentally Vulnerable Areas

 

Maps

Northwest Territories and Nunavut Location of Mining and Communities

Sahtu Mineral Potential Map 2007

Sahtu Land Use Plan Map 2007

Yellowknife Map (Low Res - 181 Kb)

Geological Provinces NWT-Nunavut

South Thelon Uranium Properties - 2007

NWT Land Claims Map 2005

Proposed Protected Areas NWT

Nahanni Overall Mineral Potential Map 2007

Nahanni Land Withdrawal Map 2007

Akaitcho Land Withdrawal Map 2007

East Arm Park Land Withdrawal 2007

Yellowknife Map (High Res - 888 Kb)

Deh'Cho Mineral Potential Map 2006

NWT Mineral Deposit and Geology Map 2005

Mineral Tenure in the NWT 2007

NWT Diamond Properties Map

NWT Gold Properties Map

NWT Base Metal and Silver Properties Map

NWT Tungten, Uranium, and Rare Earth Properties Map

Mines of the Northwest Territories Map

Mines of the Yellowknife Region Map

Mines at Great Bear Lake Map

Mines at Courageous Lake Map

Deh'Cho Land Use Plan Map 2006

2007 Nunavut Mineral Exploration Map

 

Land Claims

Guide to the Inuvialuit Settlement Region for Mineral Prospectors & Developers
Part IV & Appendix

Guide to the Inuvialuit Settlement Region for Mineral Prospectors & Developers
Part III

Guide to the Inuvialuit Settlement Region for Mineral Prospectors & Developers
Part II

Guide to the Inuvialuit Settlement Region for Mineral Prospectors & Developers
Part I cover & Table of Contents

 

Labour

Issues of Labour Mobility in Northern Labour Markets

 

Geoscience Forum

Geoscience Forum 2007 article

Deputy Minister Opens Geoscience Forum 2006

Geoscience Forum a Big Tourism Event

RWED Minister Opens Forum 2004
Hon. Brendan Bell, Minister of Resources Wildlife & Economic Development's opening remarks at the 32nd Annual Geoscience Forum.

RWED Minister Opens Geoscience Forum

Geocience 2001 Mayor Van Tighem's Welcoming Remarks

 

Free Entry Staking

Free Entry Access to Minerals in Canada's North 2001

 

Exploration Reports

2007 Nunavut Mineral Exploration Map

2006 Nunavut Mining and Exploration Overview

2005 Nunavut Mining and Exploration Overview

2007 Nunavut Mining and Exploration Overview

2007 NWT Mining and Exploration Overview

2006 NWT Mining and Exploration Overview

2000 NWT Mining and Exploration Overview

2005 NWT Mining and Exploration Overview

2004 NWT Mining and Exploration Overview

2003 NWT Mining and Exploration Overview

2002 NWT Mining and Exploration Overview

2000 Nunavut Mining and Exploration Overview

2001 NWT Mining and Exploration Overview

2001 Nunavut Mining and Exploration Overview

 

Employment

Mining Company Contact List

 

Education

Industrial Mining Skills Strategy

KETP Jan 2000-July 2002 progress report

Industrial Training Program Takes a Made-In-The-North Approach
The Honourable Ethel Blondin-Andrew, Mp for the Western Arctic, on behalf of the Honourable Robert D. Nault, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development (DIAND) announced that the NWT Mine Training Committee will receive an investment of $212,500 to develop training modules and curriculum for Phase II of the Industrial Training Program - the Apprenticeship Training Program.

 

Economics

2006 NWT Socio-Economic Statistics

Setting the Pace for Development
An economic outlook report prepared by the Conference Board of Canada for the Government of the Northwest Territories.

 

Diamond Mining

Diamonds: Still Shining Brightly for Canada's North. 2006

Diamonds are Forever, Our Mines Are Not
Denis Bevington, M.P., Report 2007

Logistics Challenges: The View from Canada's Northern Diamond Mines - 2007
"The Heat is On" Erik Madsen, Director of Winter Road Operations for the Tibbett to Contwoyto Winter Road Joint Venture, comments to Prospects North 2007

The Future of Diamonds in Northern Canada - 2007
Tom Hoefer's Comments at Prospects North 2007

NWT Diamonds: The Economic Impact of the Diamond Industry on the Economy of the NWT, 1991 - 2004

NWT Diamonds: The Economic Impact of the Diamond Industry on the Economy of the NWT, 1991 - 2002
The Economic Impact of the Diamond Industry on the Economy of the NWT, 1991 - 2002

Managing Diamond Dependency
Should Namibia Risk More to Gain More?

National Diamond Strategy: An Industry Response
Canadian Diamond Explorers and Producers respond to the government paper "Towards a National Diamond Strategy"

NWT Construction Association Supports Diamond Mine

 

Chamber of Mines Files

Minutes from the October 27, 2000 Board of Directors Meeting
Chamber Board Room, October 27, 2000

President's Report to 2003 Annual General Meeting

Notes for Pre Budget Meeting
with Honorable Joseph Handley, Minister of Finance, Government of the Northwest Territories, February 4 & 5, 2001

Government/Industry Meeting on Northern Issues
Notes of the January 22, 2001 meeting during the Cordilleran Roundup Conference in Vancouver B.C., where industry participants discussed their concerns regarding Northern Issues with DIAND

Minutes from the Annual General Meeting, November 23, 2000

Constitution & Bylaws for the NWT & Nunavut Chamber of Mines; Revised November 2000

NWT Chamber of Mines - Robert Nault
Notes for Meeting with Honourable Robert Nault, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development Yellowknife, January 20, 2000

Chamber of Mines Info Brochure 2008

 

Canada Mining Regulations

NWT & Nunavut Mining Regulations Draft 2008
Draft only, current to April 1st 2008

Letter Re: Proposed Amendments to the CMR

March 2003 Report

Preliminary Report on Changes to the CMR

 

Aboriginals and Mining

Aboriginal Economic Cooperation at Diavik Diamond Mines. 2007

Sustainable Economies: Aboriginal Participation in the NWT Mining Industry, 1990 - 2004

Opportunities for Dogrib Participation in the NWT Diamond Industry

Aboriginal Participation in NWT Mining