$60 million investment planned for open pit copper mine near McLeese Lake
More research needs to be done on potential impacts, says natural resources minister
Last death at West Africa mine was recorded in 2015
The mine is the site of the tailings dam breach in August of 2014
Canadian firm’s plans neighbouring world’s largest sockeye fishery dealt huge blow
More than 2,600 contaminated sites found in Nunavut, Yukon and Northwest Territories
Chiefs demand consultation prior to further exploration in Scum Lake area
Totem poles would symbolize Nuxalk opposition to mining within territory, said hereditary chief
Teck spilled 2.5 million litres of a low pH solution into the Columbia River in February 2019
Deal involves countries that are trying to reduce China’s dominance in the critical mineral field
Coal mining in Elk Valley impacting watersheds
UN’s International Seabed Authority is global custodian for deep ocean waters outside any country
Some mines risk leaking acid if permafrost melts
Groups want joint investigation of cross-border contamination from coal mining
The Yankee Boy Mine is currently undergoing restoration to be open to the public
Efforts ongoing to clean up Giant Mine, one of the most contaminated places in Canada
Decommissioned open pit mine was located in Quatsino First Nation traditional territory
