Thank you, Mr. Speaker. My question is to the Minister responsible for Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources. It is well known that the Metall project at Izok Lake, which was a base metal project, has been shelved, put on hold now. It has clearly focused all the mineral exploration and potential into the diamond area. I'm encouraged that the possibility of these precious gems being available in the north end of the Slave geological corridor, which is near Coppermine, of course. However, I understand that the diamond industry is totally different from other forms of mining that we're accustomed to in the Northwest Territories. I would like to ask the Minister at this time if he and his department recognize this difference. Thank you.
Kelvin Ng on Question 270-12(5): Minister's Actions Re Devolution Of Minerals, Oil And Gas
In the Legislative Assembly on March 4th, 1994. See this statement in context.
Further Return To Question 270-12(5): Minister's Actions Re Devolution Of Minerals, Oil And Gas
Question 270-12(5): Minister's Actions Re Devolution Of Minerals, Oil And Gas
Item 5: Oral Questions
March 3rd, 1994
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Kelvin Ng Kitikmeot
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