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⚠️ 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.
shorturl.at
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)
Xatśūll First Nation has filed an appeal to stop Mount Polley Mine from raising its tailings dam without an environmental assessment.
They argue the August 6th B.C. Supreme Court ruling limits environmental oversight & Aboriginal rights protections.
🔗 shorturl.at/YPWdW
They argue the August 6th B.C. Supreme Court ruling limits environmental oversight & Aboriginal rights protections.
🔗 shorturl.at/YPWdW
Cariboo First Nation files appeal of Mount Polley expansion
The move comes after the province approved a permit application for the expansion of the Mount Polley Mine which would see the tailings dam raised
shorturl.at
September 3, 2025 at 10:06 PM
Xatśūll First Nation has filed an appeal to stop Mount Polley Mine from raising its tailings dam without an environmental assessment.
They argue the August 6th B.C. Supreme Court ruling limits environmental oversight & Aboriginal rights protections.
🔗 shorturl.at/YPWdW
They argue the August 6th B.C. Supreme Court ruling limits environmental oversight & Aboriginal rights protections.
🔗 shorturl.at/YPWdW
This Labour Day, we honour B.C.’s mine workers—and the protections that help keep them safe.
In July, safety measures at Red Chris—required early in planning—supported a successful rescue.
Strong mining laws protect both land and life.
#LabourDay #WorkerSafety
shorturl.at/i4XOi
In July, safety measures at Red Chris—required early in planning—supported a successful rescue.
Strong mining laws protect both land and life.
#LabourDay #WorkerSafety
shorturl.at/i4XOi
Environmental Assessments protect worker safety in B.C. mining
The Red Chris mine rescue shows why robust environmental assessments must stay central to B.C.’s fast-tracked mining policy.
shorturl.at
September 2, 2025 at 1:08 AM
This Labour Day, we honour B.C.’s mine workers—and the protections that help keep them safe.
In July, safety measures at Red Chris—required early in planning—supported a successful rescue.
Strong mining laws protect both land and life.
#LabourDay #WorkerSafety
shorturl.at/i4XOi
In July, safety measures at Red Chris—required early in planning—supported a successful rescue.
Strong mining laws protect both land and life.
#LabourDay #WorkerSafety
shorturl.at/i4XOi
🚨 NEW: Brule Coal Mine just received a $13,000 fine for releasing dangerous dust up to 375% over legal limits — 32 times in 18 months.
But this is just the tip of the iceberg.
Brule has a long track record of harm — and it’s featured in our #DirtyDozen2025 report for a reason. 🧵(1/9)
But this is just the tip of the iceberg.
Brule has a long track record of harm — and it’s featured in our #DirtyDozen2025 report for a reason. 🧵(1/9)
August 27, 2025 at 11:08 PM
🚨 NEW: Brule Coal Mine just received a $13,000 fine for releasing dangerous dust up to 375% over legal limits — 32 times in 18 months.
But this is just the tip of the iceberg.
Brule has a long track record of harm — and it’s featured in our #DirtyDozen2025 report for a reason. 🧵(1/9)
But this is just the tip of the iceberg.
Brule has a long track record of harm — and it’s featured in our #DirtyDozen2025 report for a reason. 🧵(1/9)
A small gold mine near Smithers, B.C. restarted quietly, with no full environmental review and little public notice. Locals worry about water, wildlife, and rec access.
Should communities get a stronger voice on projects like this? 💬🌿
Read more from @thenarwhal.ca: thenarwhal.ca/dome-mountai...
Should communities get a stronger voice on projects like this? 💬🌿
Read more from @thenarwhal.ca: thenarwhal.ca/dome-mountai...
Dome Mountain gold mine quietly opens near Smithers, B.C. | The Narwhal
A tiny gold mine has quietly opened on Dome Mountain near Smithers, B.C., raising questions about public notice while promising low impact and local jobs
thenarwhal.ca
August 26, 2025 at 10:20 PM
A small gold mine near Smithers, B.C. restarted quietly, with no full environmental review and little public notice. Locals worry about water, wildlife, and rec access.
Should communities get a stronger voice on projects like this? 💬🌿
Read more from @thenarwhal.ca: thenarwhal.ca/dome-mountai...
Should communities get a stronger voice on projects like this? 💬🌿
Read more from @thenarwhal.ca: thenarwhal.ca/dome-mountai...
How Environmental Assessments help safeguard worker safety in B.C. mining
Here’s what you missed in our August newsletter 👇
#BCPoli #MineSafety #CriticalMinerals
🧵(1/8)
Here’s what you missed in our August newsletter 👇
#BCPoli #MineSafety #CriticalMinerals
🧵(1/8)
August 21, 2025 at 10:40 PM
How Environmental Assessments help safeguard worker safety in B.C. mining
Here’s what you missed in our August newsletter 👇
#BCPoli #MineSafety #CriticalMinerals
🧵(1/8)
Here’s what you missed in our August newsletter 👇
#BCPoli #MineSafety #CriticalMinerals
🧵(1/8)
Dirty Dozen 2025: The Nickel Plate Gold Mine is a case study in how mining companies can walk away—but pollution doesn’t.
Owned by Barrick Gold, this closed B.C. mine continues to leak toxic cobalt into Hedley Creek, sometimes at 7000% above legal limits. Here's why that matters 👇
🧵 (1/8)
Owned by Barrick Gold, this closed B.C. mine continues to leak toxic cobalt into Hedley Creek, sometimes at 7000% above legal limits. Here's why that matters 👇
🧵 (1/8)
August 19, 2025 at 7:54 PM
Dirty Dozen 2025: The Nickel Plate Gold Mine is a case study in how mining companies can walk away—but pollution doesn’t.
Owned by Barrick Gold, this closed B.C. mine continues to leak toxic cobalt into Hedley Creek, sometimes at 7000% above legal limits. Here's why that matters 👇
🧵 (1/8)
Owned by Barrick Gold, this closed B.C. mine continues to leak toxic cobalt into Hedley Creek, sometimes at 7000% above legal limits. Here's why that matters 👇
🧵 (1/8)
B.C. says it's committed to UNDRIP and environmental protection — but on the ground, outdated mining laws still call the shots.
One mine, Gibraltar, shows how dangerous that gap can be. No review. No consent. And a massive tailings dam expansion on the way.
🧵(1/8)👇 #DirtyDozen2025
One mine, Gibraltar, shows how dangerous that gap can be. No review. No consent. And a massive tailings dam expansion on the way.
🧵(1/8)👇 #DirtyDozen2025
August 12, 2025 at 8:46 PM
B.C. says it's committed to UNDRIP and environmental protection — but on the ground, outdated mining laws still call the shots.
One mine, Gibraltar, shows how dangerous that gap can be. No review. No consent. And a massive tailings dam expansion on the way.
🧵(1/8)👇 #DirtyDozen2025
One mine, Gibraltar, shows how dangerous that gap can be. No review. No consent. And a massive tailings dam expansion on the way.
🧵(1/8)👇 #DirtyDozen2025
🚨 Red Chris Mine in BC is set to become Canada’s largest block-cave mine—the same mine where a recent tunnel collapse trapped 3 workers.
Critics say the expansion increases risks to workers and water systems.
🔗 Read via @thetyee.ca: bit.ly/459Tcb5
#BCPoli
Critics say the expansion increases risks to workers and water systems.
🔗 Read via @thetyee.ca: bit.ly/459Tcb5
#BCPoli
August 8, 2025 at 8:27 PM
🚨 Red Chris Mine in BC is set to become Canada’s largest block-cave mine—the same mine where a recent tunnel collapse trapped 3 workers.
Critics say the expansion increases risks to workers and water systems.
🔗 Read via @thetyee.ca: bit.ly/459Tcb5
#BCPoli
Critics say the expansion increases risks to workers and water systems.
🔗 Read via @thetyee.ca: bit.ly/459Tcb5
#BCPoli
“This is the same unstable soil condition that caused the catastrophic failure more than a decade ago. Raising the (Mount Polley) dam height again on this foundation without a thorough, modern environmental assessment is deeply troubling.” — @nikkiskuce.bsky.social via @nationalobserver.com
August 8, 2025 at 6:00 PM
“This is the same unstable soil condition that caused the catastrophic failure more than a decade ago. Raising the (Mount Polley) dam height again on this foundation without a thorough, modern environmental assessment is deeply troubling.” — @nikkiskuce.bsky.social via @nationalobserver.com
A B.C. court has dismissed a legal challenge from Xatśūll First Nation’s legal challenge, allowing Imperial Metals to raise the Mount Polley dam — the same one that that failed catastrophically in 2014.
📖 More from CBC: bit.ly/45sfTGi
#MountPolley #BCPoli #IndigenousRights
📖 More from CBC: bit.ly/45sfTGi
#MountPolley #BCPoli #IndigenousRights
August 8, 2025 at 5:50 PM
A B.C. court has dismissed a legal challenge from Xatśūll First Nation’s legal challenge, allowing Imperial Metals to raise the Mount Polley dam — the same one that that failed catastrophically in 2014.
📖 More from CBC: bit.ly/45sfTGi
#MountPolley #BCPoli #IndigenousRights
📖 More from CBC: bit.ly/45sfTGi
#MountPolley #BCPoli #IndigenousRights