Aboriginal Issues Top Stories

BC Supreme Court rules Mineral Tenure Act not addressing Indigenous consultation duty

The court gave the provincial government 18 months to develop a constitutionally compliant system.

Henry Lazenby | September 27, 2023 | 1:54 pm

Ontario vows to balance interests of all Indigenous communities in mining development

Grassy Narrows Chief said he was deeply concerned about the…

Niall McGee - The Globe and Mail | September 27, 2023 | 1:12 pm

British Columbia gov’t rejects exploration permit application based on Indigenous opposition

The permit was for the Torr Metals' Latham copper-gold claim north…

Nelson Bennett - Business in Vancouver | September 26, 2023 | 12:53 pm

Brazil Potash project in the Amazon faces headwinds

Court’s decision comes as Brazil's federal prosecutor office claimed the…

Staff Writer | September 11, 2023 | 9:40 am

Western Australia to scrap 2021 Aboriginal heritage protection laws

Laws were introduced after the destruction of the ancient Juukan…

Reuters | August 8, 2023 | 7:35 am

UN advisers urge Sweden to stop mine in home of indigenous Sami

British company Beowulf Mining has sought a license for an iron ore mine and the Swedish government will announce its decision in coming months.

Reuters | February 10, 2022 | 10:12 am

BHP’s Cerro Colorado copper mine in Chile hit by further water measures

The company is modifying operations while it awaits the results of its appeal to an order to stop drawing water from the Lagunillas aquifer for 90 days.

Cecilia Jamasmie | January 5, 2022 | 3:53 am

US faces tough choices in 2022 on mines for electric vehicle metals

Biden in August issued an executive order aimed at making half of all new vehicles sold in 2030 electric.

Reuters | December 22, 2021 | 8:15 am

Australian mining state passes Aboriginal heritage protection law

The state said the new law is the only Aboriginal heritage legislation in Australia to require that Aboriginal people give "informed consent" for agreements.

Reuters | December 14, 2021 | 7:24 pm

Denison adopts Indigenous peoples policy aimed at reconciliation

The policy identifies five key areas of action that will support a continuously evolving reconciliation action plan: engagement, empowerment, environment, employment, and education.

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | December 2, 2021 | 11:49 am

Gold rush draws hundreds of dredging rafts to Amazon tributary

Dredging rafts operated by illegal miners have gathered in a gold rush on the Madeira River, a major tributary of the Amazon.

Reuters | November 24, 2021 | 10:08 am

Australian investor groups voice concerns over Aboriginal heritage protection law

Indigenous heritage protection has become a hot-button issue since miner Rio Tinto legally destroyed culturally significant rock shelters for an iron ore mine 18 months ago.

Reuters | November 17, 2021 | 9:32 pm

Aboriginal groups criticize Australian state’s heritage bill

The bill will focus on reaching an agreement with Aboriginal groups and on obtaining full, prior and informed consent for development of projects.

Reuters | November 16, 2021 | 10:22 pm

British Columbia First Nation files legal action against coal claims citing failure to consult

"If successful, this case could be the beginning of a long-awaited reform."

Canadian Mining Journal Staff | October 27, 2021 | 9:54 am

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