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Crees take advantage of opportunities at Stornoway’s Renard mine

Growing up with the Troilus gold and copper mine on his family trapline, it’s only natural that Solomon Awashish of Mistissini gravitated towards a career in the mining industry. “All my uncles and aunts worked at the mine site,” Awashish […]

Stornoway unveils the first Quebec-mined diamonds at Maison Birks in Montreal

Stornoway unveils the first Quebec-mined diamonds at Maison Birks in Montreal

As the old song goes, diamonds are a girl’s best friend, and Matt Manson’s display of gems confirmed it. Diamonds are special because they are often used to express our love for one another, Manson told reporters at a press […]

Northern Developments: Renard diamond mine and Wabun agreement

Northern Developments: Renard diamond mine and Wabun agreement

Quebec’s first diamond mine in Eeyou Istchee will work closely with the Cree Nation by Peter Wheeland Last month’s opening of Quebec’s first diamond mine launched a new era of resource development in the north, providing economic stimulus and ecological […]

Stornoway opens the Swallow Airport at the Renard mine

Stornoway opens the Swallow Airport at the Renard mine

It was a brisk cool morning when our plane landed at the Renard mine for the inauguration of the Clarence and Abel Swallow Airport on March 25. As we made our way into the building, Swallow family members gathered to […]