Aboriginal Issues Gold Fields, Cree First Nation sign IBA for Windfall project in Quebec Gold Fields plans to bring the mine into production by the end of 2026 or early 2027. Staff Writer | June 2, 2026 - 5:08 pm
Aboriginal Issues Supreme Court of Canada to hear BC appeal over Indigenous rights and mineral claims A hearing date has not been set. Staff Writer | May 21, 2026 - 2:07 pm
Aboriginal Issues Ioneer, Lithium Americas defend Nevada projects as Amnesty flags Indigenous consent gap None of the projects have secured free, prior and informed consent from affected Indigenous Peoples, Amnesty argues. Colin McClelland | May 13, 2026 - 1:46 pm
Aboriginal Issues Fortescue to pay $108M for Indigenous site damage Federal Court ruling delivers one of Australia’s largest native-title compensation awards against a major miner. Cecilia Jamasmie | May 12, 2026 - 3:56 am
Aboriginal Issues Rio Tinto’s water use dries sacred waterhole, Aboriginal group says Robe River Kuruma said that Rio Tinto's over-extraction of water had caused irreparable damage to traditional lands. Reuters | May 6, 2026 - 8:02 am
Aboriginal Issues US Tribe holds up magnesium project in Canada Calgary-based West High Yield had intended to begin construction of Record Ridge this quarter. Frédéric Tomesco | April 24, 2026 - 2:06 pm
Aboriginal Issues British Columbia to suspend parts of Indigenous rights law The BC government will move to amend DRIPA during the current legislative session and will treat the vote as a matter of confidence. Colin McClelland | April 6, 2026 - 8:09 am
Aboriginal Issues First Nations coalition says Indigenous equity key to faster mining approvals in Canada The FNMPC represents 186 First Nations across the country. Amanda Stutt | March 5, 2026 - 1:52 pm
Aboriginal Issues British Columbia appealing court ruling on Indigenous consultation for mining rights DRIPA, passed in 2019, requires aligning provincial laws with UNDRIP principles. Staff Writer | February 9, 2026 - 1:49 pm
Aboriginal Issues Skeena clears final permit for Eskay Creek mine restart Approval unlocks construction planning, with operations targeted for 2027 and major jobs and revenue gains projected. Staff Writer | February 3, 2026 - 5:01 am
Gold juniors trading at ‘80% off’ as mining takeover wave looms, says Michael Gentile October 19, 2026
