An evening of networking for Manitoba’s mineral exploration community. Thank you to our Holiday Reception Sponsor
Manitoba Exploration Industry Wraps Up the Year at MPDA Holiday Reception Read More »
MPDA featured in Winnipeg Free Press – November 27, 2025 The Manitoba Prospectors and Developers Association has hired its first part-time chief executive — an Indigenous woman — and is
Mapping Future Critical Mineral Exploration Read More »
MPDA President Honourable MaryAnn Mihychuk recently appeared on CJOB Radio to discuss Manitoba’s gold potential, exploration challenges, and the opportunities that lie ahead for the Manitoba Exploration sector. “We don’t
Hon. MaryAnn Mihychuk Highlights Manitoba’s Gold Potential on CJOB Radio Read More »
MPDA President, Honourable MaryAnn Mihychuk, will be speaking at the upcoming Thompson Chamber of Commerce event on Wednesday, October 8, 2025. During her presentation, MaryAnn will provide an overview of
MPDA President to speak at the Thompson Chamber of Commerce Read More »
On September 30, Canada observes the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, also known as Orange Shirt Day. This day honours Survivors, families, and communities impacted by residential schools, and
🧡 National Day for Truth and Reconciliation 🧡 Read More »
The Manitoba Prospectors and Developers Association (MPDA) is happy to announce that Bill Gallagher, renowned author, resource lawyer and historian will be the keynote speaker for the upcoming 2026 Gala.
From Courtroom to Treaty Table: Bill Gallagher Headlines MPDA 2026 Gala Read More »
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE MPDA Applauds Province’s Commitment to Revenue Sharing with Indigenous Nations WINNIPEG – The Manitoba Prospectors and Developers Association (MPDA) welcomes the provincial government’s commitment to compensate Indigenous
MPDA Applauds Province’s Commitment to Revenue Sharing with Indigenous Nations Read More »
The Manitoba Prospectors and Developers Association (MPDA) is proud to share that we received an official Proclamation from the Government of Manitoba recognizing Minerals Week, celebrated this year from May
Proclamation from the Government of Manitoba Recognizing Minerals Week 2025 Read More »
MPDA would like to extend our congratulations to Grand Chief Kyra Wilson on your new role in the Assembly of Manitoba Chiefs as Grand Chief. We recognize the significance of
Congratulations Grand Chief Kyra Wilson Read More »
Economy could get supercharged if province becomes supply centre for critical minerals By: Martin Cash Posted: 6:00 AM CDT Tuesday, Nov. 1, 2022Last Modified: 9:55 PM CDT Monday, Oct. 31,
Manitoba could become a lithium hot spot Read More »
NIALL MCGEE – MINING REPORTER STEVEN CHASE – SENIOR PARLIAMENTARY REPORTER PUBLISHED Nov 2, 2022 in the Globe and Mail: Ottawa orders Chinese divestment in three Canadian critical minerals companies
Ottawa orders Chinese divestment in three Canadian critical minerals companies Read More »
Being a member is a great way to network, learn about key topics affecting the industry, and shape the future of Manitoban mineral exploration and extraction. Annual membership rates are
Callinex Mines Inc. (TSXV: CNX) (OTC: CLLXF) is pleased to announce the company has received a $300,000 grant from the Manitoba Mineral Development Fund (“MMDF”) to advance the recently announced
Callinex Mines Receives Grant from Manitoba Mineral Development Fund Read More »
Editor Winnipeg Free Press 1355 Mountain Avenue Winnipeg, Manitoba, R2X 3B6. September 17, 2020 Re: Proposed Silica Sand Mine The Manitoba Prospectors and Developers Association is an organization based
Letter to the Winnipeg Free Press: Proposed Silica Sand Mine Read More »
Dear Minister Pedersen:We appreciate the role the Manitoba government has played in encouraging social distancing and minimizing as much as possible the spread of COVID-19 in the province. This is
Manitoba’s exploration, mining and mineral processing sectors during COVID-19 pandemic Read More »
April 2nd, 2020 The Hon. Blaine PedersenMinister of Agriculture and Resource Development Government of Manitoba Dear Minister Pedersen: We appreciate the role the Manitoba government has played in encouraging social
Manitoba’s exploration, mining and mineral processing sectors during COVID-19 pandemic Read More »
Hudbay Minerals Inc. today announced that each of the eleven individuals nominated for election as a director of Hudbay at the company’s Annual and Special Meeting of Shareholders held on
Hudbay Announces Election of Directors Read More »
Dear Mr. Klyne: On behalf of Honourable Blaine Pedersen, Minister of Growth, Enterprise and Trade, I would like to thank you for your recent letter regarding the Manitoba-First Nations Mineral
Minister’s response to our letter Read More »
A Mining4Beer chapter will be starting up in Winnipeg. It’s an event that happens once a month where geos, prospectors and general mining industry folks can get together at a
Below is Steve Masson’s answer to the renewal/creation of any park going forward. I think he say’s it all: We need this proposal put on top of a geological base, including
Steve Masson’s answer to the renewal/creation of any park going forward Read More »
Hello everyone, Four students from the University of Manitoba are going to recreate their presentation from the Goodman Gold Challenge. Below is a copy and paste from the GGC website.
Content of April 4 meeting Read More »
Our next member meeting is on March 7, where we’ll have guest speaker Maryann Mihychuk presenting on Manitoba’s mineral sector. Manitoba’s mineral sector has taken blow after blow to the
Next member meeting Read More »
Hello everyone, The below documents are for the renewal of the Amisk Lake park reserve, for the nest five years. Sustainable development should complete a survey of this park for mineral
Proposal to renew Amisk park reserve Read More »
The Government of Manitoba makes appointments to a number of agencies, boards and commissions (ABCs). These are entities established by government to carry out a range of functions and services,
Government of Manitoba agencies, boards and commissions Read More »
Hi folks, Our two guest speakers from the Winnipeg Foundation, Kirsten Davidson and Carly Demchuk will be giving a talk on the operation and merits of creating a foundation. I believe
Next member meeting Read More »
Source: Mining.com Written by: Sean Kirby- Mining Association of Nova Scotia Photo: Cape Breton contains 30 per cent of the total amount of protected land in Nova Scotia, even though it only
Inflexible land protections rob Nova Scotians of economic opportunity Read More »
Alto Ventures Ltd. (TSXV: ATV) has decided, after careful consideration, not to proceed indefinitely with an exploration program at Oxford Lake in Manitoba. This decision was made in light of recent
Alto Ventures provides update on Oxford Lake project, Manitoba Read More »
Hey troops, Just came from a meeting with MLA Kelly Bindle, Thompson. Good guy. If you have any concerns or ideas that you would like to see put into effect,
Gossan Resources Limited, a multi-faceted Manitoba based exploration company is seeking a motivated exploration field geologist with experience running drill programs from semi-isolated camps. Experience and knowledge with VMS systems
Exploration field geologist needed Read More »
Hello members, Please fill in this survey to help influence the government about cuts to the geological survey. Under the comments section please type in that we want to keep and
Take the survey to have your say Read More »
Women in Mining Canada (WIMC) launched the National Action Plan (NAP) in January this year, laying out the challenge to industry to take meaningful efforts to actively include women in
The International Women in Resources Mentoring Programme (IWRMP) Read More »
As many of you know, I (Ruth Bezys) will be stepping down as MPDA president after September. As well, George Nykulaik will step down as MPDA Secretary (thank you George
Elections are coming up Read More »
Please send the locations of your Manitoba properties to include in the prospector’s map (2016 version below). If you have dropped your property, added to it or picked up new
Submit your property for prospector’s map Read More »
Premier Brian Pallister announced the appointment of deputy ministers to support the recent changes in the provincial government. “I’m confident these senior managers will provide the expertise and effort we
Premier announces changes to deputy ministers Read More »
Backgrounder Premier Brian Pallister announced changes to the provincial cabinet to assure a stronger focus on key government priorities in preparation for the fall legislative session. “This fine-tuning of our
Premier announces changes to Manitoba Executive Council Read More »
New protocol will establish more productive, respectful relationships: Premier Backgrounder The Manitoba government will be developing a new provincial mineral development protocol with First Nation communities, Premier Brian Pallister announced
Manitoba and First Nations communities working on new mineral development protocol Read More »
Hello members, Ruth Bezys had the honour to be invited to the Legislature on August 1, along with the MSPDA (Steve Masson) and MAMI (Andrea McLandress), to attend a news
Mining deal to ease consultations Read More »
Source: Winnipeg Free Press Photo: Boris Minkevich / Winnipeg Free Press files Written by: Andrea McLandress is the executive director of the Mining Association of Manitoba Inc. It is not easy to
Saving Hydro at economy’s expense Read More »
Hello members, Below is a recent letter from Minister Cullen to the MPDA and MSPDA discussing issues concerning our industry. Members – please advocate to make some of these changes
Hello members, Dr. Paul Alexandre (Professor at Brandon University) asked to have this sent around to the membership and see if there is any interest in participating: As some of
For an update on the Manitoba diamond story, flip to page 21 below.
Diamonds in Canada Read More »
Source: Mining.com French nuclear energy giant Areva (FRA:A9RB) is closing shop in Canada’s Nunavut after failing to secure the necessary permits for its $2.1 billion Kiggavik uranium project. The company, which last
Areva leaves Nunavut after uranium project rejection Read More »
An article on the National Park proposal in the lowlands area along the extension of the Thompson nickel belt came out in the Winnipeg Free Press.
National Park proposal Read More »
The provincial government (indigenous and municipal relations) is asking for feedback for a ‘duty to consult framework’ (see below). This has been a serious issue for our organization for the
Duty to consult framework survey Read More »
Please take the time to fill out this mineral exploration survey and send your questions to Lindsay Coffin at lcoffin@mihr.ca. Let Manitoba’s voice be heard. Thank you!
Mineral exploration survey Read More »
Please take a look at Raymond Reichelt’s presentation on the Manitoba contaminated and impacted sites program.
The Manitoba contaminated and impacted sites program Read More »
Just a reminder to all prospectors – your MPAP forms must be delivered to Mines Branch by May 15. You must hold a valid prospectors license, fill-out the forms below and write a
MPAP forms due May 15 Read More »
Source: Kitco News Written by: Anna Golubova Nunavut, Canada’s northernmost territory, is entering the most prosperous period in its history due to surging mining development and exploration, this according to
Mining ushers in most prosperous period in Nunavut’s history Read More »
Please take a look at the MAMI presentation below.
MAMI update presentation Read More »
Photo: The limestone cliffs along Little Limestone Lake are rare in Canada, says Gaile Whelan Enns, director of Manitoba Wildlands. (photo courtesy CPAWS Manitoba) A new Manitoba national park was announced
New Manitoba national park announced in 2017 budget home to white cliffs, turquoise lake Read More »
Photo: Rodney Yellowdirt stands next to the re-routed Pembina pipeline near Alexander First Nation, Alta. With the support of residents, including Yellowdirt, a portion of the pipeline was originally going to
Source: Frontier Centre For Public Policy Tom Flanagan and Lee Harding / November 2016 This paper examines 21 First Nations in Canada who scored highly on the 2011 Community Well-being Index
Seven habits of highly effective First Nations Read More »
Source: Frontier Centre For Public Policy Attawapiskat First Nation — an isolated Northern Ontario reserve — played a prominent role in the Idle No More indigenous protest movement that erupted
Attawapiskat’s bad habits Read More »
At the 2017 PDAC Convention media reception, Minister Carr announced that flow-through will be maintained, and the METC renewed. A successful PDAC and CMIF advocacy win for budget 2017! Thanks
2017 PDAC convention announcements Read More »
Hello members, Here is the latest news release from the Manitoba Government about the recent diamond discovery (bedrock hosted) in NE Manitoba by the Lynx Consortium who are made up
Province confirms discovery of diamonds in northeast Manitoba prospecting reports Read More »
Check out this Winnipeg Free Press article about the mineral claims in the Steinbach area.
Mineral claims in the Steinbach area Read More »
Source: Gov.mb.ca The Manitoba government is investing more than $170,000 in a wilderness safety training program to prepare Indigenous people for careers in mining and environmental industries, Education and Training
Province announces new training opportunities for northern indigenous communities Read More »
Source: Statistics Canada In January 2017, Statistics Canada released this table on employment in natural resource industries. Mining employment is grouped in with forestry, fishing, mining, quarry, oil and gas.
Employment by major industry group Read More »
Source: Thompson Citizen Written by: Ian Graham Thompson Progressive Conservative MLA Kelly Bindle’s address to the Thompson Chamber of Commerce Feb. 1 covered regional concerns about the state of the Hudson Bay
Debt constraining provincial government, says Thompson MLA Read More »
Source: Thompson Citizen The provincial government announced the launch of a website and dates for three northern economic summits that are part of its Look North strategy at the Thompson Chamber
Province announces new website, economic summit dates as part of Look North strategy Read More »
Source: Mytoba.ca Written by: Kevin Klein Resolution of outstanding settlement significant to economic development, preservation of natural resources in Manitoba. The government of Manitoba today announced it has reached an agreement to
Manitoba and Canada reach agreement on mineral rights Read More »
Source: Albertaoilmagazine.com Written by: Vivian Krause It is no coincidence that U.S. foundations are funding a multimillion-dollar campaign against Canadian energy. Albertan oil has the potential to contribute more than $2
Following the (primarily U.S.) money funding Canada’s anti-oil movement Read More »
Source: Canadian Mining Journal Written by: Marilyn Scales When a government unilaterally pulls a company’s exploration permits for a property, it is usual to wonder “What kind of tin-pot dictatorship is
Quebec pulls permits for Copper One claims at Riviere Dore Read More »
One of our MPDA members in Saskatchewan appealed the Sask. government’s FIPPA decision on information he requested from MARs. It was ruled in his favour: see below letter: This link:
Jim Parres is looking for any mining stories that our members may have about their days doing prospecting in Manitoba. He is gathering this information for a book he’s writing.
Submit your mining story Read More »
Hello members, Alan Vowles (formerly with HudBay) has written an open letter (below) about the mining industry in Northern Manitoba, especially the Flin Flon area. Please have a read of
Open letter about the mining industry in Northern Manitoba Read More »
Follow this link to view all of the talks from the 2016 Mining Convention.
2016 Mining Convention talks Read More »
Steve Masson (MSPDA) passed on a letter (below) he received recently. It is addressed to the Manitoba Saskatchewan Prospectors and Developers Association from honourable Minister Carr, to members here in
Letter to the Manitoba Saskatchewan Prospectors and Developers Association Read More »
Hello Members: There have been many articles published lately on Pemmican Island and matters surrounding protection versus mining. Please see the below articles. Parks Branch has also sent notice on
Pemmican Island information Read More »
Follow this link to view the Mining Association of Manitoba’s newsletter.
Mining Association of Manitoba’s newsletter Read More »
Below are some mining news from Nadim Kara at the PDAC. See string below – If you would like to correspond to Nadim directly with comments – please contact him at
The Manitoba Throne Speech came out on November 21. Mining and minerals is mentioned on page 11 (see below). This may be the first time that the Premier has mentioned
Speech from the Throne Read More »
Thanks to all the members who made it out to the Manitoba Mining and Minerals Convention and to those who helped at our booth – Thank you very much! Our
The Manitoba Mining and Minerals Convention Read More »
Source: Thompson Citizen Written by: Kacper Antoszewski Photograph by: Kacper Antoszewski. Thompson Chamber of Commerce President Oswald Sawh thanks the evening’s speakers. The Thompson Chamber of Commerce celebrated Northern Business Week
Chamber speakers look to a future beyond mining during Northern Business Week Read More »
The 2016 North West Rebellion When we look across Canada exploration is way down, financings are down, and certainly discoveries are down, but there a few that are quite exciting.
MSPDA’s Presidents message for 2016 Read More »
The Vale annual report for 2015 closing December 31, 2015. On page 37 it states that: “As part of our efforts to reduce sulfur dioxide and other air emissions to
Vale Smelter closing in Thompson Read More »
Source: Thompson Citizen Written by: Ian Graham Vale’s Manitoba Operations could have fewer workers next years as it changes its smelter to a single-furnace operation but the company hopes that
Smelter becoming a single-furnace operation in 2017 Read More »
The president of our sister association (MSPDA) Steve Masson, has resigned his director position with the PDAC. A very sad situation for Manitoba as he was a very strong and
Steve Masson has resigned his director position with the PDAC Read More »
Source: National Post More than 10 years after the oft-violent native occupation of the Douglas Creek Estates housing site began in Caledonia, Ont., a judge has given teeth to the
Source: Flin Flon Reminder Photo: Growth, Enterprise and Trade Minister Cliff Cullen addresses the Flin Flon and District Chamber of Commerce on Tuesday. In the background is his deputy minister, Jamie Wilson.
Provincial changes to bolster mineral sector, Cullen tells Flin Flon audience Read More »
Below are letters to the editor from retired geologist Robin Gibson (to the Wpg Free Press) and a response from Ron Thiessen (CPAWS). Letter: Response:
PDAC has created a series of infographics that highlight the importance of Canada’s mineral exploration and mining industry, as well as the jobs and economic contributions that it creates to
Canada’s minerals and mining industry by the numbers Read More »
Source: Winnipeg Sun Premier Brian Pallister had an unusually large amount of mail delivered to his office on Thursday. That’s because Manitoba’s Wilderness Committee delivered 3,057 letters, all asking for
Lobby group drops off 3,000-plus letters to Pallister’s office Read More »
Below is a road decommission notice received from Tolko. Since road closures will impact the mining and exploration industry in Manitoba please read.
Road decommission notice Read More »
Source: Newswire.ca Public trust in the sustainable development of natural resources is essential to moving resource projects forward, creating jobs and regional economic development opportunities, and transitioning towards a low-carbon
Steve Masson from MSPDA kindly forwarded the NRCAN report on mining and exploration (outcome from the mines ministers meeting held in August in Winnipeg).
NRCAN report on mining and exploration Read More »
Source: National Resources Canada The Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference (EMMC) is an annual gathering of federal, provincial and territorial ministers responsible for energy and mining portfolios. At these meetings,
Energy and Mines Ministers’ Conference Read More »
Source: Canadian Mining Journal Canada’s mineral exploration and mining industry is asking energy and mines ministers, in Winnipeg for their 73rd annual conference, to work on tackling several challenges that have
How to regain Canada’s leadership in mining and exploration Read More »
Source: CBC News Top Photo: The proposed Pimachiowin Aki world heritage site straddles the Ontario-Manitoba border. (Matt Medler/Associated Press) The 12-year process to designate a vast area of Manitoba and Ontario’s
UNESCO bid for Manitoba-Ontario boreal forest suffers major blow Read More »
Hello Members: For those you holding claims or MELs in Manitoba, can you please update our property map (below) for the upcoming magazine publication (Nov 2016). If you want your
Property map for upcoming magazine Read More »
If you weren’t able to make it to our last MPDA meeting, please review the below presentation by Ed Huebert on the changing dynamics of aboriginal relations in mining.
Changing dynamics of aboriginal relations in mining Read More »
Source: thestar.com Written by: Marina Jimenez The murder trial at the centre of a legal battle involving Toronto-based HudBay offers a glimpse of why Ontario courts took the landmark step
How a Guatemalan murder trial could forever change Canadian overseas mining Read More »
Below are two letters to the editor of the Brandon Sun on mining.
Letters to the editor of the Brandon Sun on mining Read More »
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
Forgoing mineral wealth in the WNO ‘Choices for eternity” Read More »
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
New sustainable development minister is all ears Read More »
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,
Veto rights for FNs Read More »
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
Congratulations Mr. Cullen and Mr. Wilson Read More »
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
An audit of compliance and enforcement of the mining sector Read More »
This is a recent update from the Mining Association of Manitoba.
Newsletter from the Mining Association of Manitoba Read More »
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 »
Manitoba-Saskatchewan Prospectors and Developers Association Flin Flon, Manitoba Box 306 12 Mitchel Rd, Flin Flon Manitoba, Canada, R8A 1N1 ____________________________________________________ April 14, 2016 Attention to the Honorable Brian Pallister Dear
Attention to the Honorable Brian Pallister Read More »
Island Lake Mining Development Advisory Project Purpose of the Project – To provide information and to educate the people of the four Island Lake communities of the impacts of mineral
Project information package Read More »
Source: Winnipeg Free Press Written by: Brian Giesbrecht Not that long ago, it was a common belief that people from aboriginal communities would, over time, merge with the general population. As
One path to success – Aboriginal people must join the Canadian mosaic Read More »
Below is a CBC News article about the recent Nunavut Impact Review Board (NIRB) on the Kahuna diamond project. This project is not a mine yet but the board wants exploration
Nunavut Impact Review Board says no to proposed Kahuna diamond project Read More »
Source: Financial Post Below is a Financial Post article on the Ontario Ring of Fire.
A ‘Marshall Plan’ for Ontario’s Ring of Fire Read More »
Source: The Globe and Mail The Trudeau government wants to improve the lot of aboriginal peoples in Canada. It wishes to elevate their economic standing, give them more control over
What exactly is a ‘nation-to-nation’ relationship? Read More »
Below is an article that Jim Parres writes in the Snow Lake Newspaper about the controversy using rubber stamps for staking and the Wolfden situation.
The controversy using rubber stamps for staking and the Wolfden situation Read More »
Source: Winnipeg Free Press Written by:By Alexandra Paul Photo: Ruth Bonneville / Winnipeg Free Press files | Chris Henderson, Executive Director of the Treaty Land Entitlement Commitment of Manitoba. Heading to Ottawa,
Province’s chiefs push for faster land-claim action Read More »
Source: Winnipeg Free Press Written by: Martin Cash When HudBay Minerals moved its head office to Toronto from Winnipeg in September 2008, it did not cause much of a stir.
Feeling the pain of losing our head offices Read More »
Below is a duty to consult article from the PDAC.
Duty to consult article from the PDAC Read More »
If you are interested in a career as a geophysical technician in Northern Manitoba please email Ruth. There is no experience required but you will need a driver’s license. This job
Job opening – geophysical technician Read More »
Source: The Globe and Mail Prime Minister Justin Trudeau, who is to meet with First Nations leaders in Vancouver on March 2, might want to have a chat with Chief
Sunny ways won’t improve ‘nation-to-nation’ relations Read More »
The Fraser Institute Annual Survey of Mining Companies was sent to approximately 3,800 exploration, development, and other mining-related companies around the world. Several mining associations also helped publicize the survey.
Fraser Institute survey of mining companies Read More »
Take a look at the Mining Association of Manitoba’s newsletter and sign-up to receive industry updates directly to your inbox.
Mining Association of Manitoba newsletter Read More »
Source: Canadian Consulting Engineer Over the past 10 years mining companies (and their engineering consultants) have had to wait longer to receive exploration permits, according to a Fraser Institute report.
Mining industry waiting longer for permits Read More »
Tim Friesen has accepted the position of Assistant Deputy Minister for the Mineral Division (see below memo) and will start March 2, 2016. He was the Executive Vice-President of the Mining
Congratulations Tim! Read More »
This is an article on the Rice Island situation (Dunlop vs Wolfden) as told by Jim Parres in the Snow Lake newspaper.
Source: Winnipeg Free Press Photo: DARRYL DYCK / THE CANADIAN PRESS FILES. Patricia Kelly, of the Sto:lo First Nation, chants at a January protest outside National Energy Board hearings on the proposed
Source: The Globe and Mail Politics briefing By John Ibbitson (@JohnIbbitson) As federal and provincial environment ministers meet in Ottawa today, one vital but unspoken item on the agenda is
Trudeau’s pressing energy question: How will he handle First Nations veto? Read More »
Source: Government of Canada The Global Presence of Canadian Mining Companies Canadian mining assetsFootnote 1 (CMA) totaled $256.9 billion in 2014, a 7.7% increase from the revised 2013 value of
Canadian mining assets Read More »
The MPDA was planning on having Mineral Resources come in to present on the permitting process during our monthly meeting on March 2. However, this presentation is now postponed due to
The permitting process information Read More »
As outlined in Tomorrow Now – Manitoba’s Green Plan, the Province has developed Places to Keep: Manitoba’s Protected Areas Strategy, a public consultation document that outlines Manitoba’s plan for
Manitoba’s Protected Areas Strategy Read More »
Source: Winnipeg Free Press Written by: Martin Cash Photo: Norway House Chief Ron Evans: ‘This is progress.’ The province has agreed to share up to 25 per cent of
First Nations to share taxes on new mines Read More »
Source: AME BC Situation Investment in the mineral exploration and development industry has diminished to the point that many junior companies are unable to generate the capital needed to finance
Scarcity of capital for mineral exploration and development Read More »
View Brian Pallister’s comment on duty to consult.
Brian Pallister’s comment on duty to consult Read More »
By: Michelle Nicolas, P.Geo., Manitoba Geological Survey Potash deposits occur within the Devonian Prairie Evaporite in southwestern Manitoba. The Esterhazy and White Bear members are the potash beds that extend
Potash deposits in the Devonian Prairie Evaporite, southwestern Manitoba Read More »
Click here to view Greg Ashcroft’s presentation on geochemistry and geochronology of the end deposit in Nunavut.
Greg Ashcroft speaks about geochemistry and geochronology of the end deposit in Nunavut Read More »
Source: jobsearch.gov.mb.ca The government of Manitoba has posted the assistant deputy minister position with Manitoba Mineral Resources. Assistant Deputy Minister EX2 Executive Officer 2 Regular/full-time Manitoba Mineral Resources Mineral Resources Winnipeg,
Assistant deputy minister position with Manitoba Mineral Resources Read More »
2015 marked the 75th year that the Mining Association has been the voice of the industry in Manitoba! Mining Association of Manitoba highlights: Updated our association by-laws. Integrated the Mines
2015 marks the 75th year for the Mining Association of Manitoba Read More »
Source: the Reminder Click here to read how Hudbay offers no comments on layofffs and how the 777 mine is expected to be exhausted in 2020.
Hudbay offers no comments on layofffs | 777 mine is expected to be exhausted in 2020 Read More »
Source: The Globe and Mail Written by: Jeffrey Simpson – National affairs columnist The minister of the environment used to be the loneliest person in the federal cabinet. He or
Why Jim Carr will be the loneliest cabinet minister Read More »
The following is a statement by PC MLA and Official Opposition Critic for Mineral Resources Cliff Cullen regarding the potential closure of the 777 mine in Flin Flon: The community
Statement from Cliff Cullen on potential mine closure in Flin Flon Read More »
Source: southwesternontario.ca Photo: A Woodland caribou bull in Torngats is seen in this undated handout photo. Manitoba and Saskatchewan come out on top of a mediocre class in a new review of
Marks handed out in caribou report Read More »
Source: Wilderness Committee On November 24, the Wilderness Committee delivered 3,600 letters to Manitoba Premier Greg Selinger, asking for a ban on mining in provincial parks. The timely delivery of
Manitoba Premiere to recieve thousands of letters calling ban on mining in parks Read More »
Above is a chart (from MAMI) showing the state of mineral tenure in Manitoba over the years. Please email Ruth Bezys your feedback on how you, as an explorationist, would feel if
The state of mineral tenure in Manitoba Read More »
Source: Ceo.ca Written by: James Kwantes Photo: Construction at Pretium’s Brucejack high-grade gold mine project, one of the success stories cited by Liberal MLA Ralph Sultan. The junior mining industry and
Politician sounds alarm on state of junior mining, financing in B.C. Legislature Read More »
Source: pcmanitoba.com Consensus from mining industry is unanimous, Manitoba’s mining sector at risk Manitoba’s mining industry is being significantly hampered by increased regulations, high fees and unrealistic timelines. It is
Selinger’s policies erode mining potential in Manitoba Read More »
Source: Winnipeg Free Press Written by: Martin Cash Manitoba is looking to make up for lost time when it comes to partnering with indigenous communities in mining development. The buzz
Revenue-sharing proposal reached with First Nations Read More »
Please send your applications to science@brandonu.ca.
University of Brandon position vacancy Read More »
Source: The Northern Miner The British Columbia Securities Commission (BCSC) has reached a settlement agreement with James Francis (J. Frank) Callaghan, with his admitting he made statements that breached National
Former Barkerville CEO Frank Callaghan fined by BCSC Read More »
Source: Kitco News Photo: Rep. Mark Amodei Written by: Allen Sykora of Kitco News The sponsor of legislation aimed at speeding up the permitting process for mineral exploration projects, which passed
Congressman: U.S. house-passed mining legislation necessary for defense, economy Read More »
Jim Bamburak in the field. — Photo courtesy: Jim Bamburak Article source: Canadian Mining & Energy Written by: Kevin Miller Bamburak and his colleague Mark Pacey have shot a series of
For geologist Jim Bamburak, the prairies rock Read More »
Source: CBC News Manitoba Photo: Eric Reder, the Wilderness Committee’s Manitoba campaign director, wants the Manitoba government to protect Nopiming Provincial Park from mining activity. (CBC) Wilderness Committee wants Manitoba government
Nopiming Provincial Park is no place for mining, says Wilderness Committee Read More »
Published by: The Northern Miner Photo: Former Foreign Minister John Baird Former Foreign Minister John Baird says the mining industry and government “must play offence, not defence” when it comes to
John Baird says pushback needed to support mining Read More »
Written by: Bartley Kives Photo credit: Manitoba Conservation and Water Stewardship Published by: Winnipeg Free Press Manitoba plans to restrict development in vast tracts of boreal forest in an attempt to
Province to protect boreal land for woodland caribou Read More »
