As the Minister responsible for the Department of Industry,
Tourism and Investment and Department of Infrastructure
for the Government of the Northwest Territories (GNWT),
it is my responsibility to champion the NWT's resource
potential to investors and resource companies around
the world.
In the Northwest Territories,
responsible resource
development is at the core
of who we are. It drives our
economy, has generated
billions in opportuni es for
Northern and Indigenous-
owned businesses and
provides thousands of
jobs to residents.
The Northwest Territories is more than just diamonds. We have
the mineral and petroleum resources that could position it as
a primary economic driver for our country. We are home to
many of the minerals that will fuel the global green economy,
including cobalt, gold, lithium, bismuth, and rare earth elements.
Alongside our mineral resources, our territory also has natural
gas resources and as we continue to see a shift to lower-carbon
alternatives, our natural gas has the potential to meet market
needs and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
In the NWT, residents and businesses support responsible
development of our natural resources and recognize the benefits
it brings to communities and that it is vital to the long-term health
of the NWT economy.
Partnerships are a big part of how we do business in the North.
Strong partnerships combined with made-in-the-North legislation
will ensure the priorities and interests
of NWT residents are realized and that
companies and entrepreneurs who
choose to do business here have the
tools they need for success.
Government and industry partners
who invest in the future of the
Northwest Territories will benefit from
our prosperity and development.
There is a lot in store for the NWT
mining industry in 2019. The GNWT
will continue to work in partnership
with Indigenous partners and
industry stakeholders to capitalize
on opportunities to share knowledge
about the world-class resource
potential and investment opportunities
in the Northwest Territories.
"The mining poten al here
is immense."
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NWT Resource Poten al
