Caitrin Pilkington

1 week ago | cbc.ca | Caitrin Pilkington

North·NewA Yukon Supreme Court judge congratulated the First Nation on the sale, saying its new approach to environmental stewardship may be able to change the "rather sad history of large mining projects in the territory."Deal puts First Nation 'in the driver's seat' over what happens on its traditional territoryCaitrin Pilkington · CBC News · Posted: Jun 16, 2025 1:40 PM EDT | Last Updated: 4 minutes agoSelkirk First Nation Chief Sharon Nelson outside the Whitehorse courthouse on June 13.

2 weeks ago | cbc.ca | Caitrin Pilkington

NorthThe B.C. Mining Law Reform Network says ongoing issues at the northern B.C. site serve as evidence there are gaps in the province's regulatory, monitoring and enforcement regime. Meanwhile, the mine site’s current owner says remediation is underway — and that the site still holds mineral potential.

Mar 3, 2025 | msn.com | Caitrin Pilkington

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Mar 3, 2025 | kamumedya.com | Caitrin Pilkington

For years, gold has been the focus of Canadian mining exploration spending: the financing that backs efforts to find, assess, and potentially develop mineral deposits into mines. These efforts have established Canada as a top gold producer worldwide. And over the course of 2024, the price of gold shot up by 38 per cent, reaching historic heights.

Feb 26, 2025 | canadianinquirer.net | Arianne Lacanilao |Caitrin Pilkington

Premier hopes for more partnerships between territory and Canadian Armed ForcesFor the first time, Carcross/Tagish First Nation elders and land guardians helped plan and execute annual Canadian Armed Forces exercises in the Yukon. Land guardians ensured activities on the land this month wouldn’t affect traplines or spiritual sites, and advised which areas might work best for planned maneuvers. They also passed on some winter survival skills.