Environment
Impact of Mining on the Environment
Jun 04 2009Mining has a substantial impact on the environment, although different kinds of mining affect the environment in different ways.
Mining Day on the Hill - What you should know about mining and Canadian mining companies
Nov 23 2009In anticipation of the annual Mining Day on the Hill lobbying frenzy, MiningWatch Canada would like to provide you with an alternative perspective on several important issues. The mining industry is one of the most policy-privileged industries in Canada. This is despite the fact that at home and around the world, the industry has generated massive environmental impacts, created social conflicts, and infringed on Aboriginal rights and title.
Boreal Forest’s Wildlife and Communities Threatened by Impacts from Exploration, Mining – Report
Nov 28 2008
Joint news release with Northwatch: A major new report highlights serious impacts on the Canadian boreal forest from all phases of mining activity, from exploration to closure. Two respected mining industry watchdogs – Northwatch and MiningWatch Canada – say they published The Boreal Below (an all-new and expanded version of a widely circulated 2001 report) in response to growing demand from communities across Canada for information and analysis to help understand the impacts of mining on their lives and livelihoods. It provides a carefully-documented analysis of the social, environmental, and cultural impacts of mining from prospecting to mine closure, as well as an overview of the current situation by province and territory.
Mining Is Inherently Unsustainable
Mar 03 2007Notes for Jamie Kneen's response to Pierre Gratton, Vice President for Sustainable Development and Public Affairs of the Mining Association of Canada in a debate entitled "Earth: What is Mining All About? The Up and Down Sides", presented as part of the Ottawa University Institute of Environment 2006-07 Lecture Series “Elemental Environmentalism: Water, Air, Fire and Earth”.
Mining Association Responds to Critique of Mining Information Kit for Aboriginal Communities
Feb 19 2007An Insult to Aboriginal People: A Critique of the Mining Information Kit for Aboriginal Communities
Dec 05 2006First Nations Speak at Kemess North Hearings Under Protest: Call on Governments to Protect Environment and Act Honourably
Oct 30 2006The Tse Keh Nay (Takla, Tsay Keh Dene, and Kwadacha First Nations) have called on the Prime Minister and Premier of B.C. to involve First Nations more substantively in decisions about mining developments. In a letter to the Prime Minister and Premier, they say they will participate in the joint Federal-Provincial Panel on the proposed Kemess North Mine, in Tse Keh Nay Territory, B.C., but it will be under protest.
Environmental Impacts Fact Sheet
Sep 19 2006This useful fact sheet was prepared by Alaskans for Responsible Mining in 2004.
