Yellowknives

Burgundy Diamond Mines 2023 Socio-Economic Agreement Report released highlighting its contribution and investment in Canada’s North

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Thursday, March 21, 2024
Diamond, BDM, Employment, First Nations, Government, Yellowknives, Environment, Ekati Diamond Mine, ASX, Kugluktuk, Ekati, Indigenous peoples, Hamlet, Safety, Workforce

PERTH, Western Australia and CALGARY, Alberta, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Burgundy Diamond Mines (ASX:BDM) is pleased to provide its 2023 Socio-Economic Agreement Report.

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  • PERTH, Western Australia and CALGARY, Alberta, March 21, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Burgundy Diamond Mines (ASX:BDM) is pleased to provide its 2023 Socio-Economic Agreement Report.
  • The Socio-Economic Agreement Report is published annually and highlights the numerous ways our operations at Ekati Diamond Mine provide social and economic benefits to Canada’s North.
  • The report summarizes key performance metrics covering safety, employment, environment, community investment and northern business expenditures.
  • Burgundy Diamond Mines’ commitment to sustainable development and contributions towards local communities, specifically benefiting local Indigenous peoples including First Nations, Inuit and Métis, are outlined in the report.

LIFT Announces Changes to its Board of Directors

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Monday, January 8, 2024
Lithium, Marketing, USD, CFO, Consultant, Shadow Galactica, Financial management, Mining, Strategic planning, Lawyer, Yellowknives, Corporation, Sale, LLP, Eldorado Gold, TSX, Andrée, Capacity building, Tahltan Nation

VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Li-FT Power Ltd. (“LIFT” or the “Company”) (TSXV: LIFT) (OTCQX: LIFFF) (Frankfurt: WS0) is pleased to announce that Ms. Eva Bellissimo, Mr. Paul Gruner, and Ms. Andree St-Germain have joined the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.

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  • VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Jan. 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Li-FT Power Ltd. (“LIFT” or the “Company”) (TSXV: LIFT) (OTCQX: LIFFF) (Frankfurt: WS0) is pleased to announce that Ms. Eva Bellissimo, Mr. Paul Gruner, and Ms. Andree St-Germain have joined the Company’s Board of Directors, effective immediately.
  • The Company would also like to announce the resignation of Julie Hajduk and Wanda Cutler from LIFT’s Board of Directors.
  • Francis MacDonald, CEO of LIFT comments, “Firstly, I would like to thank Julie Hajduk and Wanda Cutler for their service on LIFT’s Board since the inception of the Company.
  • I would like to welcome Eva, Paul, and Andree to the LIFT Board.

Fiona Blondin joins VIA HFR Board of Directors

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
Diamond, VIA, Quebec City–Windsor Corridor (Via Rail), First Nations, Diamond jubilee, Indigenous peoples, KWG Resources, Queen Elizabeth II Platinum Jubilee Medal, Government, Yellowknives Dene First Nation, Public sector, Douglas College, Yellowknives, Mining, Economic development, Indigenous self-government in Canada, Transport, HFR, Management, Rail transport, Tourism, Holding company, Indigenous, Crown

OTTAWA, ON, June 28, 2023 /CNW/ - Leading executive Fiona Blondin has joined the VIA HFR – VIA TGF Inc. board of directors, the Crown corporation announced today.

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  • OTTAWA, ON, June 28, 2023 /CNW/ - Leading executive Fiona Blondin has joined the VIA HFR – VIA TGF Inc. board of directors, the Crown corporation announced today.
  • She joins as VIA HFR advances its preparations to develop one of the largest infrastructure projects in Canadian history.
  • Fiona Blondin brings a unique perspective on Indigenous partnerships and participation that are central to our project's success.
  • Chair of the Board of Directors, VIA HFR – VIA TGF Inc.
    "I am humbled and honoured by the opportunity to advance the largest sustainable transportation project in a generation.

Minister of Transport welcomes appointment of new VIA HFR Board Member

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Wednesday, June 28, 2023
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Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra welcomed the appointment of Ms. Fiona Blondin to the VIA HFR – VIA TGF Inc. (VIA HFR) Board of Directors.

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  • Today, the Minister of Transport, the Honourable Omar Alghabra welcomed the appointment of Ms. Fiona Blondin to the VIA HFR – VIA TGF Inc. (VIA HFR) Board of Directors.
  • Mrs. Blondin's wealth of experience working with Indigenous peoples and on infrastructure projects involving Indigenous peoples, as well as her own personal experiences will prove invaluable to the VIA HFR Board.
  • "I am thrilled to welcome Fiona Blondin to the VIA HFR Board of Directors.
  • Indigenous Peoples and all Canadians who may have input, questions or concerns about the project, can provide their feedback through the VIA HFR website .

Canadian Mining Companies Recognized for Commitments to Sustainability and Outstanding Environmental and Community Engagement Achievements

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Tuesday, May 3, 2022
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"Commitments to ESG and responsible practices form the backbone of our country's mining industry and this year's TSM Excellence Award winners highlight outstanding practices that prioritize both community engagement and environmental stewardship."

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  • "Commitments to ESG and responsible practices form the backbone of our country's mining industry and this year's TSM Excellence Award winners highlight outstanding practices that prioritize both community engagement and environmental stewardship."
  • TSM supports mining companies in managing key environmental and social risks.
  • TSM goes beyond principles and requires mining companies to annually assess, publicly report and verify their performance at the facility level.
  • Established in 2014, the TSM Excellence Awards include the TSM Environmental Excellence Award and the TSM Community Engagement Excellence Award.

Revitalization of Indigenous laws in Yellowknife a priority for the Government of Canada

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Monday, August 9, 2021
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The Government of Canada is committed to walking the shared path of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, and remains focused on renewing this relationship.

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  • The Government of Canada is committed to walking the shared path of reconciliation with Indigenous peoples, and remains focused on renewing this relationship.
  • This includes protecting Indigenous peoples' right to self-determination, supporting the revitalization of Indigenous legal systems and traditions, as well as acknowledging the integral role that Indigenous communities and organizations play in the development, use and understanding of Indigenous laws.
  • Call to Action 50 calls upon the federal government to collaborate with Indigenous organizations to fund Indigenous law institutes for the development, use and understanding of Indigenous laws and access to justice in accordance with the unique cultures of Indigenous peoples in Canada.
  • Developed with Indigenous peoples, this Act creates a legislative framework to implement the Declaration in Canada.

Golden Pursuit Announces Receipt of NI 43-101 Report on Gordon Lake Project, NWT

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Wednesday, June 23, 2021
Yellowknife, Materials, Quartz, Breccia, Yellowknives, Matter, NORTHWEST TERRITORIES

There have been seven types of quartz veins and five types of quartz-breccia zones identified at the South Gordon Lake property.

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  • There have been seven types of quartz veins and five types of quartz-breccia zones identified at the South Gordon Lake property.
  • Prospectors continued to work their way northward from Yellowknife along the Cameron River traversing their way to the Gordon Lake area.
  • Gordon Lake is a large lake (41 km X 3.5 Km) with abundant areas of forest, swamp and overburden cover surrounding the lake.
  • Golden Pursuit Resources is an exploration and project generator company focused on its portfolio of 15 mineral properties located in Nevada and its district scale holdings of the Gordon Lake Project, located 80 kms N of Yellowknife NWT.

Sixty North Gold Announces Mobilization of Crew to the Mon Mine Site

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Monday, June 14, 2021
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Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 14, 2021) - Sixty North Gold Mining Ltd. (CSE: SXTY) (FSE: 2F4) (OTC Pink: SXNTF) (the "Company" or "Sixty North Gold").

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  • Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - June 14, 2021) - Sixty North Gold Mining Ltd. (CSE: SXTY) (FSE: 2F4) (OTC Pink: SXNTF) (the "Company" or "Sixty North Gold").
  • Sixty North Gold is pleased to report that crews have commenced mobilizing to the Mon Property, Yellowknife Belt, NWT.
  • Dr. Dave Webb, President & CEO, states, "Sixty North Gold continues to execute on its stated plans in preparation for extracting a bulk sample this year.
  • We have a management team skilled in underground mining in the Yellowknife Gold Belt and at the Mon Mine in particular.

BluMetric Awarded Ongoing Water Remediation Contract in Collaboration with Dene First Nation Partner

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Thursday, June 3, 2021
Indigenous peoples of the Subarctic, Yellowknives, Dene

The contract is worth an aggregate of $3.5 million and will be delivered over a two year term in partnership with Det'on Cho Management LP , the economic development arm of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation.

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  • The contract is worth an aggregate of $3.5 million and will be delivered over a two year term in partnership with Det'on Cho Management LP , the economic development arm of the Yellowknives Dene First Nation.
  • The Effluent Treatment Plant is an important component of the overall Giant Mine Remediation Project, a government-funded initiative with Parsons as the Main Construction Manager .
  • BluMetric and Det'on Cho successfully concluded a one-year contract delivering these same services for the 2020 season.
  • BluMetric's strengths in water management and water remediation, combined with Det'on Cho's local First Nation knowledge, business expertise, presence and support round out a strong team to deliver the project in Yellowknives Dene First Nation Territory.

Sixty North Gold Mining Ltd. Discusses the High-Grade Potential of Mon Gold Project Restart with The Stock Day Podcast

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Tuesday, March 30, 2021
Geology, Earth sciences, Petrology, Yellowknife greenstone belt, Yellowknife, Greenstone, Yellowknives, Con Mine, Giant Mine

Jolly then noted that the Company's Mon Gold project is located within the Yellowknife Gold Camp, an area known for its prolific gold production.

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  • Jolly then noted that the Company's Mon Gold project is located within the Yellowknife Gold Camp, an area known for its prolific gold production.
  • "The Yellowknife Greenstone Belt, or Gold Belt by itself, has a 14 million ounce past production history," explained Dr. Webb.
  • Sixty North Gold Mining Ltd. is commencing the restart of the high-grade past producing Mon Mine, 40 kms north of Yellowknife, NWT, within the prolific Yellowknife Gold Camp.
  • gold.