Alternatives North monitors non-renewable resource development in the NWT, performs or commissions analysis of the impacts of exploration and development activities and lobbies for sustainable and environmentally responsible practices when development takes place.
2026 09 01 Follow-Up Letter to the Meeting on Regulations for the Mineral Resources Act With Honourable Caitlin Cleveland Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment
2025 12 10 Four-Part Engagement on Regulations under the Mineral Resources Act Alternatives North and Ecology North responded to the GNWT’s four-part public engagement on proposed regulations under the Mineral Resources Act.
- Engagement 1: Mineral resources administration policy, drill cores, and removal of minerals (Closed December 3, 2025)
- Engagement 2: Benefit agreements and socio-economic policy (Closed January 5, 2026)
- Engagement 3: Mineral Rights Review Board, and transition of existing interests
- Engagement 4: Online map staking, blackout period, and temporary restricted areas
2025 02 10 Alternatives North proposes changes to NWT Heritage fund
2024 10 15 Letter and News Release from Burgundy Diamonds on its Ekati Mine. The News Release paints an optimistic picture while the Letter To The Premier demands environmental management concessions.
2024 01 16 Letter to Minister on the new Mineral Resources Act, requesting more public involvement in the development of regulations and a requirement for baseline studies.
2022 07 08 Mineral Royalties Handout
2022 07 01 Mineral Resource Royalty Review submission
2020 01 15 Joan Kuyek Unearthing Justice Presentation
2017 12 06 Joint News Release NGOs encourage GNWT to produce modern mining legislation
2015 02 04 Mining advisory board AN letter.doc
2013 04 11 Comments on the NWT Mineral Development Strategy
2008 03 27 Diamonds Are Forever Comments