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Aboriginal Issues

British Columbia unveils mining claims framework, First Nations call it a step back

March 27, 2025

British Columbia unveils mining claims framework, First Nations call it a step back

British Columbia has introduced a new framework requiring consultation with First Nations before registering mining claims.

Aboriginal group seeks $1.1 billion from Western Australia in iron ore claim

February 19, 2025

Aboriginal group seeks $1.1 billion from Western Australia in iron ore claim

The Yindjibarndi Ngurra Aboriginal Corporation says activity at Fortescue's Solomon mining hub has damaged its land and people.

Indigenous leader in Peru says illegal miners use children as ‘human shields’ in the Amazon

February 17, 2025

Indigenous leader in Peru says illegal miners use children as ‘human shields’ in the Amazon

The leader said he will ask the Peruvian government to declare a state of emergency in the area to allow the eviction of illegal miners.

Quebec appeals ruling that scuttles online mapping claims due to Indigenous rights

December 6, 2024

Quebec appeals ruling that scuttles online mapping claims due to Indigenous rights

There is a recent trend in Canadian courts recognizing that the duty to consult is triggered at the claim registration stage.

Indigenous mining complicates Brazil’s fight against illegal gold

December 2, 2024

Indigenous mining complicates Brazil’s fight against illegal gold

The Munduruku territory, a reservation the size of Switzerland on the Tapajos river, a major Amazon tributary, has become a hot spot for illegal mining.

Seabridge’s KSM copper-gold project in British Columbia faces another challenge

December 2, 2024

Seabridge’s KSM copper-gold project in British Columbia faces another challenge

Alaska Indigenous Transboundary Commission voiced the latest objection to development of the copper-gold project.

BC First Nation seeks court order over Seabridge’s KSM project

November 25, 2024

BC First Nation seeks court order over Seabridge’s KSM project

The Tsetsaut Skii km Lax Ha Nation wants the province to declare that it failed to fulfill its duty to consult with them.

Australian mine fight reignites Aboriginal heritage tensions

October 1, 2024

Australian mine fight reignites Aboriginal heritage tensions

A decision by Environment Minister under a rarely used Aboriginal heritage protection law has stoked an outcry from mining groups.

Brazil says it has nearly cleared gold miners from Amazon Yanomami reservation

September 14, 2024

Brazil says it has nearly cleared gold miners from Amazon Yanomami reservation

The Yanomami is South America's largest Indigenous group living in isolation.

First Nations chiefs challenge Ontario mining regulations in court

August 14, 2024

First Nations chiefs challenge Ontario mining regulations in court

The mining sector's interest in northern Ontario is driven by the area's rich mineral resources essential for electric vehicle batteries.

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