We need to get our priorities straight and we need real partnership based on recognition of our constitutional rights and the international commitments that both Canada and the mining industry have made.  - CHIEF BEV SELLARS

Hundreds of billions of dollars worth of development projects across the country won’t ever break ground unless the federal government finally realizes First Nations have a final say over what happens on their territory, says Assembly of First Nations National Chief Shawn Atleo.

 Northgate Minerals Corp., owner of the Kemess gold project in northwestern British Columbia, has agreed to be bought out by Nova Scotiabased AuRico Gold Inc. in a $1.46-billion deal, the companies announced Monday.

 The RCMP have confirmed that a criminal investigation is now underway into bribery allegations against Blackfire Exploration Ltd., a Calgary mining company.

 Friday, August 26, 2011. Williams Lake BC: The Tsilhqot’in National Government today called on the Federal government to halt the continuous drain on everyone’s time and resources and to reject Taseko Mines Ltd’s (TML) second rebid for the Prosperity Mine project.

 The Tsilhqot'in National Government today called on the Federal government to halt the continuous drain on everyone's time and resources and to reject Taseko Mines Ltd's (TML) second rebid for the Prosperity Mine project.

 The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency has agreed to review a revamped
proposal for Taseko Mines' proposed $1-billion New Prosperity gold-copper
project in central B.C.

 Jilin Jien Nickel Industry Co. will invest an additional $400-million in its project to extract nickel in Nunavik in northern Quebec.

Wu Shu, the mining company’s CEO, made the announcement Monday in Beijing after a meeting with Premier Jean Charest.

 Jilin Jien Nickel Industry Co. will invest an additional $400-million in its project to extract nickel in Nunavik in northern Quebec.

Wu Shu, the mining company’s CEO, made the announcement Monday in Beijing after a meeting with Premier Jean Charest.

 Tsilhqot’in National Government today called on the Federal government to halt the continuous drain on everyone’s time and resources and to reject Taseko Mines Ltd’s (TML) second rebid for the Prosperity Mine project.