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"What Happened to the 'Rule of Law'?" @amandafollett.bsky.social examines how the phrase was used during the Wet’suwet’en pipeline conflict — and how politicians now invoke it differently when courts side with First Nations. Thoughtful analysis in @thetyee.ca: bit.ly/4pz7QPN
What Happened to the ‘Rule of Law’? | The Tyee
It was a common refrain during the Wet’suwet’en pipeline conflict. But when courts side with First Nations, politicians are more equivocal.
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January 13, 2026 at 10:40 PM
"What Happened to the 'Rule of Law'?" @amandafollett.bsky.social examines how the phrase was used during the Wet’suwet’en pipeline conflict — and how politicians now invoke it differently when courts side with First Nations. Thoughtful analysis in @thetyee.ca: bit.ly/4pz7QPN
As the year ends, a hopeful opportunity is emerging in northwest B.C.: the proposed Northwest Critical Conservation Corridor. 🧵 (1/8)
December 31, 2025 at 9:25 PM
As the year ends, a hopeful opportunity is emerging in northwest B.C.: the proposed Northwest Critical Conservation Corridor. 🧵 (1/8)
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Jamie Kneen of @miningwatch.bsky.social on the BC Court of Appeal landmark court victory for Gitxaała and Ehattesaht First Nations that says B.C. must reform its colonial-era “free entry” mineral staking system to align with #UNDRIP. @reformbcmining.bsky.social @ubcic.bsky.social
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Court rules in favour of First Nations challenge of BC mining regime
Podcast Episode · Redeye · 2025-12-19 · 19m
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December 24, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Jamie Kneen of @miningwatch.bsky.social on the BC Court of Appeal landmark court victory for Gitxaała and Ehattesaht First Nations that says B.C. must reform its colonial-era “free entry” mineral staking system to align with #UNDRIP. @reformbcmining.bsky.social @ubcic.bsky.social
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✨Wishing you and yours a Happy Holidays and a chance to slow down and take in some moments of awe! ✨
As 2025 winds down, we’re sharing a holiday wish list for modernizing B.C.’s mining laws.
Strong laws protect people, water, and future generations. 🧵(1/8)
As 2025 winds down, we’re sharing a holiday wish list for modernizing B.C.’s mining laws.
Strong laws protect people, water, and future generations. 🧵(1/8)
December 26, 2025 at 1:00 AM
✨Wishing you and yours a Happy Holidays and a chance to slow down and take in some moments of awe! ✨
As 2025 winds down, we’re sharing a holiday wish list for modernizing B.C.’s mining laws.
Strong laws protect people, water, and future generations. 🧵(1/8)
As 2025 winds down, we’re sharing a holiday wish list for modernizing B.C.’s mining laws.
Strong laws protect people, water, and future generations. 🧵(1/8)
In this month's newsletter, BCMLR co-chair @nikkiskuce.bsky.social reflects on taking in moments of awe and protecting beautiful, wild spaces in northwestern B.C.
Check out a full recap in the slides 🧵(1/2)
Check out a full recap in the slides 🧵(1/2)
December 18, 2025 at 8:39 PM
In this month's newsletter, BCMLR co-chair @nikkiskuce.bsky.social reflects on taking in moments of awe and protecting beautiful, wild spaces in northwestern B.C.
Check out a full recap in the slides 🧵(1/2)
Check out a full recap in the slides 🧵(1/2)
Reposted by BC Mining Law Reform
Saturday | 10:25 PT Jamie Kneen of @miningwatch.bsky.social on the BC Court of Appeal landmark victory for Gitxaała and Ehattesaht First Nations that says B.C. must reform its colonial-era “free entry” mineral staking system to align with #UNDRIP @reformbcmining.bsky.social @ubcic.bsky.social
December 13, 2025 at 12:48 AM
Saturday | 10:25 PT Jamie Kneen of @miningwatch.bsky.social on the BC Court of Appeal landmark victory for Gitxaała and Ehattesaht First Nations that says B.C. must reform its colonial-era “free entry” mineral staking system to align with #UNDRIP @reformbcmining.bsky.social @ubcic.bsky.social
A Landmark Win for Indigenous Jurisdiction
Today the Court of Appeal confirms: B.C. needs to bring its colonial-era mineral staking system into the 21st century. Here's more on the case and what this decision means... (1/11)
Today the Court of Appeal confirms: B.C. needs to bring its colonial-era mineral staking system into the 21st century. Here's more on the case and what this decision means... (1/11)
December 5, 2025 at 10:53 PM
A Landmark Win for Indigenous Jurisdiction
Today the Court of Appeal confirms: B.C. needs to bring its colonial-era mineral staking system into the 21st century. Here's more on the case and what this decision means... (1/11)
Today the Court of Appeal confirms: B.C. needs to bring its colonial-era mineral staking system into the 21st century. Here's more on the case and what this decision means... (1/11)
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On Dec. 13, Tahltan members plan to vote on an impact benefit agreement for Eskay Creek mine, which promises economic benefits for the nation over a projected 12-year lifespan. But some worry about longer-lasting environmental risks, writes @sevawood.bsky.social: thenarwhal.ca/eskay-creek-...
Eskay Creek mine faces make-or-break vote | The Narwhal
Skeena Resources’ Eskay Creek mine in northern B.C. hinges on an upcoming vote by the Tahltan Central Government’s board
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December 3, 2025 at 3:49 PM
On Dec. 13, Tahltan members plan to vote on an impact benefit agreement for Eskay Creek mine, which promises economic benefits for the nation over a projected 12-year lifespan. But some worry about longer-lasting environmental risks, writes @sevawood.bsky.social: thenarwhal.ca/eskay-creek-...
Why the “Northwest Critical Conservation Corridor” matters
This month, the federal government officially referred the “Northwest Critical Conservation Corridor” to the newly formed Major Projects Office. But what does it all mean? (1/7)
This month, the federal government officially referred the “Northwest Critical Conservation Corridor” to the newly formed Major Projects Office. But what does it all mean? (1/7)
November 30, 2025 at 7:34 PM
Why the “Northwest Critical Conservation Corridor” matters
This month, the federal government officially referred the “Northwest Critical Conservation Corridor” to the newly formed Major Projects Office. But what does it all mean? (1/7)
This month, the federal government officially referred the “Northwest Critical Conservation Corridor” to the newly formed Major Projects Office. But what does it all mean? (1/7)
🧵 Recap: Our November Newsletter — From Remembrance to Responsibility
Why This Matters: After Remembrance Day, we’re reminded that honouring the past means taking responsibility for the future — including how we steward B.C.’s critical minerals. (1/8)
Why This Matters: After Remembrance Day, we’re reminded that honouring the past means taking responsibility for the future — including how we steward B.C.’s critical minerals. (1/8)
November 15, 2025 at 11:24 PM
🧵 Recap: Our November Newsletter — From Remembrance to Responsibility
Why This Matters: After Remembrance Day, we’re reminded that honouring the past means taking responsibility for the future — including how we steward B.C.’s critical minerals. (1/8)
Why This Matters: After Remembrance Day, we’re reminded that honouring the past means taking responsibility for the future — including how we steward B.C.’s critical minerals. (1/8)
⚠️ Fast-tracking a mine in B.C. is stirring controversy.
The Red Chris copper-gold project is being labeled a “nation-building” initiative—but oversight still rests with B.C., the Tahltan Nation, and the company, and the project is raising concerns. 🧵(1/7)
The Red Chris copper-gold project is being labeled a “nation-building” initiative—but oversight still rests with B.C., the Tahltan Nation, and the company, and the project is raising concerns. 🧵(1/7)
November 14, 2025 at 12:14 AM
⚠️ Fast-tracking a mine in B.C. is stirring controversy.
The Red Chris copper-gold project is being labeled a “nation-building” initiative—but oversight still rests with B.C., the Tahltan Nation, and the company, and the project is raising concerns. 🧵(1/7)
The Red Chris copper-gold project is being labeled a “nation-building” initiative—but oversight still rests with B.C., the Tahltan Nation, and the company, and the project is raising concerns. 🧵(1/7)
🌍 Budget 2025: A generational vision — but for whom?
Prime Minister Carney frames this budget as a “generational investment,” promising big projects and long-term change. 🧵 (1/6)
Prime Minister Carney frames this budget as a “generational investment,” promising big projects and long-term change. 🧵 (1/6)
November 5, 2025 at 12:55 AM
🌍 Budget 2025: A generational vision — but for whom?
Prime Minister Carney frames this budget as a “generational investment,” promising big projects and long-term change. 🧵 (1/6)
Prime Minister Carney frames this budget as a “generational investment,” promising big projects and long-term change. 🧵 (1/6)
👻 Ghost Mines of B.C.
Even after closure, pollution from old mines continues to harm water, ecosystems, and communities. 🧵 (1/6)
Even after closure, pollution from old mines continues to harm water, ecosystems, and communities. 🧵 (1/6)
October 31, 2025 at 6:48 PM
👻 Ghost Mines of B.C.
Even after closure, pollution from old mines continues to harm water, ecosystems, and communities. 🧵 (1/6)
Even after closure, pollution from old mines continues to harm water, ecosystems, and communities. 🧵 (1/6)
📬 ICYMI: Our October newsletter is out!
This month, we look at how gold is not all that glitters. Behind the sparkle lies a toxic legacy of waste, pollution, and misplaced priorities.
Here's a quick recap...🧵👇(1/9)
This month, we look at how gold is not all that glitters. Behind the sparkle lies a toxic legacy of waste, pollution, and misplaced priorities.
Here's a quick recap...🧵👇(1/9)
October 27, 2025 at 9:49 PM
📬 ICYMI: Our October newsletter is out!
This month, we look at how gold is not all that glitters. Behind the sparkle lies a toxic legacy of waste, pollution, and misplaced priorities.
Here's a quick recap...🧵👇(1/9)
This month, we look at how gold is not all that glitters. Behind the sparkle lies a toxic legacy of waste, pollution, and misplaced priorities.
Here's a quick recap...🧵👇(1/9)
Canada’s critical minerals mining is sold as key to the energy transition — but who really benefits?
The US Dept of War just bought into a BC mining firm. As war spending rises, Canada’s mining push raises tough questions about greenwashing and militarization.
📖 More from The Tyee: bit.ly/3Jg4C4H
The US Dept of War just bought into a BC mining firm. As war spending rises, Canada’s mining push raises tough questions about greenwashing and militarization.
📖 More from The Tyee: bit.ly/3Jg4C4H
October 16, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Canada’s critical minerals mining is sold as key to the energy transition — but who really benefits?
The US Dept of War just bought into a BC mining firm. As war spending rises, Canada’s mining push raises tough questions about greenwashing and militarization.
📖 More from The Tyee: bit.ly/3Jg4C4H
The US Dept of War just bought into a BC mining firm. As war spending rises, Canada’s mining push raises tough questions about greenwashing and militarization.
📖 More from The Tyee: bit.ly/3Jg4C4H
🚨The Eskay Creek mine is in its last stages of Environmental Assessment
The company behind the mine says the project is safe, well-managed, and protective of land and water.
But their own data tells a different story. Here's what you’re not being told:
(🧵 1/11)
#EskayCreek
The company behind the mine says the project is safe, well-managed, and protective of land and water.
But their own data tells a different story. Here's what you’re not being told:
(🧵 1/11)
#EskayCreek
October 8, 2025 at 5:14 PM
🚨The Eskay Creek mine is in its last stages of Environmental Assessment
The company behind the mine says the project is safe, well-managed, and protective of land and water.
But their own data tells a different story. Here's what you’re not being told:
(🧵 1/11)
#EskayCreek
The company behind the mine says the project is safe, well-managed, and protective of land and water.
But their own data tells a different story. Here's what you’re not being told:
(🧵 1/11)
#EskayCreek
🧡 On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour Survivors and Indigenous communities.
We also confront how colonial systems — including BC’s outdated mining laws — continue to violate Indigenous rights.
Real reconciliation needs structural change. 🧵(1/9)
We also confront how colonial systems — including BC’s outdated mining laws — continue to violate Indigenous rights.
Real reconciliation needs structural change. 🧵(1/9)
September 30, 2025 at 5:32 PM
🧡 On National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, we honour Survivors and Indigenous communities.
We also confront how colonial systems — including BC’s outdated mining laws — continue to violate Indigenous rights.
Real reconciliation needs structural change. 🧵(1/9)
We also confront how colonial systems — including BC’s outdated mining laws — continue to violate Indigenous rights.
Real reconciliation needs structural change. 🧵(1/9)
🚨 Last day to speak up!
BC wants to fast-track mining under Bill 15—a law meant for schools & hospitals, not for-profit mining projects. Survey closes tomorrow at 4PM PT.
⚠️ Mining ≠ public infrastructure.
🗳️ Take 15 min & have your say: bit.ly/3I7qIpK
BC wants to fast-track mining under Bill 15—a law meant for schools & hospitals, not for-profit mining projects. Survey closes tomorrow at 4PM PT.
⚠️ Mining ≠ public infrastructure.
🗳️ Take 15 min & have your say: bit.ly/3I7qIpK
September 29, 2025 at 7:27 PM
🚨 Last day to speak up!
BC wants to fast-track mining under Bill 15—a law meant for schools & hospitals, not for-profit mining projects. Survey closes tomorrow at 4PM PT.
⚠️ Mining ≠ public infrastructure.
🗳️ Take 15 min & have your say: bit.ly/3I7qIpK
BC wants to fast-track mining under Bill 15—a law meant for schools & hospitals, not for-profit mining projects. Survey closes tomorrow at 4PM PT.
⚠️ Mining ≠ public infrastructure.
🗳️ Take 15 min & have your say: bit.ly/3I7qIpK
📢 Judicial review filed over Record Ridge mine
The project avoided an Environmental Assessment by lowering its declared production — despite no real changes to its design.
It was named in our 2025 Dirty Dozen report on B.C.’s riskiest mines.
🔗 Read more in SRRAC’s press release: bit.ly/46mQ2kS
The project avoided an Environmental Assessment by lowering its declared production — despite no real changes to its design.
It was named in our 2025 Dirty Dozen report on B.C.’s riskiest mines.
🔗 Read more in SRRAC’s press release: bit.ly/46mQ2kS
September 24, 2025 at 9:03 PM
📢 Judicial review filed over Record Ridge mine
The project avoided an Environmental Assessment by lowering its declared production — despite no real changes to its design.
It was named in our 2025 Dirty Dozen report on B.C.’s riskiest mines.
🔗 Read more in SRRAC’s press release: bit.ly/46mQ2kS
The project avoided an Environmental Assessment by lowering its declared production — despite no real changes to its design.
It was named in our 2025 Dirty Dozen report on B.C.’s riskiest mines.
🔗 Read more in SRRAC’s press release: bit.ly/46mQ2kS
🚨 KSM Mine: The world’s largest undeveloped gold mines is moving ahead in B.C.—based on an Environmental Assessment that’s over a decade old.
A case in court this week could change that. 👇🧵(1/9)
A case in court this week could change that. 👇🧵(1/9)
September 23, 2025 at 9:22 PM
🚨 KSM Mine: The world’s largest undeveloped gold mines is moving ahead in B.C.—based on an Environmental Assessment that’s over a decade old.
A case in court this week could change that. 👇🧵(1/9)
A case in court this week could change that. 👇🧵(1/9)
📬 ICYMI: Here’s a quick recap from our September newsletter on Bill 15 and the government’s public survey, which alarmingly includes mining among the types of projects that could be fast-tracked under the new law. 🧵👇(1/9)
September 22, 2025 at 8:32 PM
📬 ICYMI: Here’s a quick recap from our September newsletter on Bill 15 and the government’s public survey, which alarmingly includes mining among the types of projects that could be fast-tracked under the new law. 🧵👇(1/9)
🔎 One of BC’s most concerning proposed mines is flying under the radar — despite local, environmental, and Indigenous opposition.
Let’s talk about the Cariboo Gold Mine, and why it’s been named to our 2025 Dirty Dozen list.
🧵👇(1/8)
Let’s talk about the Cariboo Gold Mine, and why it’s been named to our 2025 Dirty Dozen list.
🧵👇(1/8)
September 17, 2025 at 8:19 PM
🔎 One of BC’s most concerning proposed mines is flying under the radar — despite local, environmental, and Indigenous opposition.
Let’s talk about the Cariboo Gold Mine, and why it’s been named to our 2025 Dirty Dozen list.
🧵👇(1/8)
Let’s talk about the Cariboo Gold Mine, and why it’s been named to our 2025 Dirty Dozen list.
🧵👇(1/8)
Evidence shows Red Chris Mine was built without proper assessment of site conditions to manage seepage, water pollution, and risks to fish.
Despite compliance issues and penalties, its block cave expansion—where 3 workers were trapped—is fast-tracked. shorturl.at/Kc0pi
Despite compliance issues and penalties, its block cave expansion—where 3 workers were trapped—is fast-tracked. shorturl.at/Kc0pi
B.C. penalizes mine again amid federal plan to fast-track expansion
Newcrest Red Chris Mining Ltd. was penalized for a second time in less than three months for failing to monitor groundwater at a site that could soon produce 15 per cent of Canada's copper.
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September 12, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Evidence shows Red Chris Mine was built without proper assessment of site conditions to manage seepage, water pollution, and risks to fish.
Despite compliance issues and penalties, its block cave expansion—where 3 workers were trapped—is fast-tracked. shorturl.at/Kc0pi
Despite compliance issues and penalties, its block cave expansion—where 3 workers were trapped—is fast-tracked. shorturl.at/Kc0pi
🚨 Dirty Dozen 2025 Highlight: Premier Gold Mine (Ascot Resources)
Near B.C.’s Salmon River, this project reopened with no public consultation and has since exceeded pollution limits, failed key upgrades, and now faces a lawsuit for allegedly misleading investors.
A thread 🧵 (1/9)
Near B.C.’s Salmon River, this project reopened with no public consultation and has since exceeded pollution limits, failed key upgrades, and now faces a lawsuit for allegedly misleading investors.
A thread 🧵 (1/9)
September 9, 2025 at 9:55 PM
🚨 Dirty Dozen 2025 Highlight: Premier Gold Mine (Ascot Resources)
Near B.C.’s Salmon River, this project reopened with no public consultation and has since exceeded pollution limits, failed key upgrades, and now faces a lawsuit for allegedly misleading investors.
A thread 🧵 (1/9)
Near B.C.’s Salmon River, this project reopened with no public consultation and has since exceeded pollution limits, failed key upgrades, and now faces a lawsuit for allegedly misleading investors.
A thread 🧵 (1/9)
📍7.5 km from Rossland, B.C., a proposed magnesium mine is flying under the radar.
Despite public concern, the B.C. gov’t says no Environmental Assessment (EA) is needed.
Let’s talk about Record Ridge, one of B.C.’s #DirtyDozen2025 mines.
🧵 (1/9)
Despite public concern, the B.C. gov’t says no Environmental Assessment (EA) is needed.
Let’s talk about Record Ridge, one of B.C.’s #DirtyDozen2025 mines.
🧵 (1/9)
September 5, 2025 at 10:21 PM
📍7.5 km from Rossland, B.C., a proposed magnesium mine is flying under the radar.
Despite public concern, the B.C. gov’t says no Environmental Assessment (EA) is needed.
Let’s talk about Record Ridge, one of B.C.’s #DirtyDozen2025 mines.
🧵 (1/9)
Despite public concern, the B.C. gov’t says no Environmental Assessment (EA) is needed.
Let’s talk about Record Ridge, one of B.C.’s #DirtyDozen2025 mines.
🧵 (1/9)