Below is a position paper the MPDA commissioned in 2010 on the sterilization of the east side of Lake Winnipeg. It appears the UNESCO site designation is probably a done deal […]
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Source: Winnipeg Free Press Written by: Nick Martin Consult, consult, consult — Catherine Cox is going to have a busy summer. Manitoba’s new minister of sustainable development wants to hear
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Source: MLT Written by: Meaghan Conroy, Rangi Jeerakathil The Government of Canada voted against the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (“UNDRIP”) when it was first passed by
Source: Canadian Mining Journal An inconsistent patchwork of federal and provincial guidelines for consulting aboriginal peoples currently exist across the country, finds a new study released today by the Fraser
Hello Members: Various articles have been published lately on ‘veto rights for FNs’ that have direct implications to our industry. I have had some of you speak out on this,
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Hello Members: Congratulations are sent out to Cliff Cullen who now becomes the Minister for Mines in the new Ministry of Growth, Enterprise and Trade. His Deputy Minister is Jamie
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On May 3, 2016 the BC Auditor General issued a very critical report on the state of enforcement in BC for mining. Please note that the BC Auditor General used
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This is a recent update from the Mining Association of Manitoba.
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By: Dr. Anton Chakhmouradian, Professor at the Department of Geological Sciences, University of Manitoba Kimberlites are uncommon, but fascinating rocks of great practical and academic significance. In the past 30
Someone will find diamonds in Manitoba! Read More »
Long-time MPDA member Doug Fogwill finally received his work permit after 2 YEARS!!! Here is an excerpt from an email he sent to a government official: It has taken 23
Doug Fogwill receives work permit after 2 years Read More »