Canada's North is rich in natural resources.  This has enabled investments in geoscience to increase employment and revenue sources for Aboriginal and Northern peoples and communities. INAC is also partnering with Northern governments and the private sector to further develop mines and minerals in the region.   For example, diamond mining. Canada's North has provided significant employment and business opportunities for Aboriginal peoples and communities since the early 1990s and also provides a royalty return to the Crown.

What Information is Available?

In this section, find information about mining in Canada, including diamond mining, a list of mining associations, and details on regulations and royalties.  Access INAC's policies on mining land use and reclamation that are ensuring mining operations in the North do not leave a legacy of environmental and human health hazards.  Find out what geoscience means and read annual reports on Aboriginal participation in mining.  Our links section also provides you with useful resources outside of INAC.

You may also be interested in:

• Territorial Lands Act  
• Mackenzie Valley Resource Management Act  
• Yukon Surface Rights Boards Act  
• Aboriginal Communities, Mineral Companies, Governments Working Together
• Mineral Statistics  
• Mining Information Kit for Aboriginal Communities  
• Environmental Assessment & Permitting  
• Environmental Excellence in Exploration