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BC Mining Law Reform @reformbcmining.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Truth and Reconciliation Day is a time to listen, learn, remember — and consider what reconciliation requires today. For mining, that means taking Indigenous rights, governance and decision-making seriously. The Gitxaała Nation’s legal challenge is one example. (1/5)
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BC Mining Law Reform @reformbcmining.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The Gitxaała case is heading to the Supreme Court of Canada — and the questions before the Court could have implications for how UNDRIP applies to B.C. law and the province’s mineral claims regime. (1/3)
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BC Mining Law Reform @reformbcmining.bsky.social · 09/09/2026
B.C. is moving toward creating new protected areas — but protecting land can come with a significant price tag when mineral claims have to be retired. What is fair compensation when claims are retired for the public interest? (1/4)
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BC Mining Law Reform @reformbcmining.bsky.social · 05/08/2026
1/3 Twelve years after the Mount Polley tailings dam disaster, its impacts are still being felt — and its lessons remain urgent. The disaster was preventable. Investigations exposed weaknesses in mine oversight, inspections, enforcement, and financial safeguards. #MountPolley #Mining
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BC Mining Law Reform @reformbcmining.bsky.social · 29/07/2026
⏳ Just 5–10 minutes could help protect some of Canada's most spectacular wilderness. Before Aug. 4, the BC government is seeking public input on two Indigenous-led conservation initiatives: the Klappan (Sacred Headwaters) and Meziadin. Your voice can help. 👇
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BC Mining Law Reform @reformbcmining.bsky.social · 21/07/2026
A new US report echoes concerns we've been raising: the push for "critical minerals" mining is increasingly being driven by military and AI demand — not the clean energy transition. "Critical minerals" must support a just energy transition, not feed more conflict. Full report: bit.ly/4fppsup
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BC Mining Law Reform @reformbcmining.bsky.social · 15/07/2026
Ottawa has extended consultations on proposed changes to Canada’s environmental assessment process until July 22. Our carousel breaks down what’s proposed, why communities are concerned, and how you can have your say. Read, share, and submit feedback before the deadline. More info: bit.ly/3TlTqIp
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BC Mining Law Reform @reformbcmining.bsky.social · 06/07/2026
Canada is accelerating"critical mineral" development — but demand is increasingly split between clean energy systems and military applications. The same materials sit at the centre of both. The real tension is not supply — it’s allocation. 📖 Op-ed from @nikkiskuce.bsky.social: bit.ly/4eYxF8O
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BC Mining Law Reform @reformbcmining.bsky.social · 04/07/2026
Fast-tracked. Now funded with $500 million in public money. The Red Chris mine's majority owner, Newmont, reported US$22.7 billion in sales in 2025. Public investment should be for public benefit, not corporate profit.
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BC Mining Law Reform @reformbcmining.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
These cases aren't just legal milestones—they're shaping the future of mining law reform, consultation, and reconciliation. As misinformation grows, understanding the facts behind these decisions matters more than ever. Sign up for our newsletter to stay up to date: reformbcmining.ca/join/
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BC Mining Law Reform @reformbcmining.bsky.social · 23/06/2026
📬 New newsletter recap: From the Gitxaała case and the Supreme Court's upcoming DRIPA appeal to new rulings on consultation and Indigenous title, courts continue to signal that Indigenous rights must be meaningfully considered throughout resource decision-making in B.C. (1/2)
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BC Mining Law Reform @reformbcmining.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
The report recommends a national lifecycle tracking system to improve transparency, accountability, and responsible long-term resource planning. Read the full report: bit.ly/4wWxRh8 (2/2)
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BC Mining Law Reform @reformbcmining.bsky.social · 21/05/2026
Canada is expanding “critical minerals” mining without fully tracking how those minerals are used. A new report finds major gaps in data on domestic use, recycling, and end-of-life flows. Policy built on missing data isn’t strategy — it’s guesswork. (1/2)
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BC Mining Law Reform @reformbcmining.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
New mapping analysis challenges industry claims about B.C.’s protected areas, finding many regions remain open to mining and industrial activity. These findings highlight the need for stronger transparency, Indigenous rights, and public participation in mining decisions. (2/3)
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BC Mining Law Reform @reformbcmining.bsky.social · 20/05/2026
It's Mining Month in B.C... here's what we have our eyes on: The Record Ridge case in court. SRRAC is seeking a provincial environmental assessment, arguing Indigenous and community concerns weren’t fully considered. A ruling is expected in June and could shape mining oversight across B.C. (1/3)
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BC Mining Law Reform @reformbcmining.bsky.social · 15/05/2026
WEBINAR: Resources to help communities engage in mining decisions in BC. Join us May 28 at 1pm PT Hear community updates about Record Ridge and get practical tools for tracking & engaging with mining decisions in B.C. Hosted by BC Mining Law Reform, SkeenaWild, & SRRAC. Register: bit.ly/4wz4YHI
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BC Mining Law Reform @reformbcmining.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
🧵 1/4 📰 In the news: Vancouver Island’s last coal mine is facing growing uncertainty as climate pressures and cleanup responsibilities come into sharper focus. 👉 Read more via @thetyee.ca: bit.ly/4wyAZj4
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BC Mining Law Reform @reformbcmining.bsky.social · 14/04/2026
Western Canada is racing to become a “global hub” for "critical minerals"—but safeguards aren’t keeping pace. In our op-ed, we outline the risks and what must change: stronger regulations, transparency, and real investment in recycling and circular systems. Read the full op-ed: bit.ly/3Q6gRUE
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BC Mining Law Reform @reformbcmining.bsky.social · 08/04/2026
BC is fast-tracking “high priority” projects under Bill 15, including critical minerals. Narrowed reviews & limited public input risk serious impacts. 🗓 Deadline for public comment: April 13. Have your say: engage.eao.gov.bc.ca/xEA Survey guide: bit.ly/4tbhoTG More in our blog: bit.ly/48pAM7d
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BC Mining Law Reform @reformbcmining.bsky.social · 26/03/2026
📰 In the news: B.C. government unveils plan to fast-track mine approvals. The new process could shorten environmental assessments for large projects under the Infrastructure Projects Act (Bill 15). 🧵(1/5)
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BC Mining Law Reform @reformbcmining.bsky.social · 16/03/2026
📰 A B.C. Supreme Court judge has granted an injunction stopping construction of the proposed Record Ridge magnesium mine near Rossland — for now.
The court will review whether the project should have required a full environmental assessment.
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BC Mining Law Reform @reformbcmining.bsky.social · 11/02/2026
Standing with the community of Tumbler Ridge during this incredibly difficult time. You are in our hearts. ❤️
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BC Mining Law Reform @reformbcmining.bsky.social · 10/02/2026
📰 In the news: B.C. appeals the Gitxaała mining decision to the Supreme Court 🧵 (1/5)
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BC Mining Law Reform @reformbcmining.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
⚠️ BC approved the Mount Milligan mine expansion, raising water and environmental concerns. The Nak’azdli Whut’en First Nation is stepping up Indigenous-led monitoring to protect watersheds. 🔗 Read the full story from Sonal Gupta in @nationalobserver.com: bit.ly/4sGgzCx
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BC Mining Law Reform @reformbcmining.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
As the year ends, I hope you find your own moments of awe — in the snow, at sunrise, with family, or wherever joy is found. Subscribe to our newsletter for updates and ways to protect B.C.’s wild places: bit.ly/4gCg8DU 🧵(2/2)
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BC Mining Law Reform @reformbcmining.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
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)
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BC Mining Law Reform @reformbcmining.bsky.social · 14/11/2025
⚠️ 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)
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BC Mining Law Reform @reformbcmining.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
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
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BC Mining Law Reform @reformbcmining.bsky.social · 29/09/2025
🚨 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
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BC Mining Law Reform @reformbcmining.bsky.social · 24/09/2025
📢 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
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BC Mining Law Reform @reformbcmining.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
🚨 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
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BC Mining Law Reform @reformbcmining.bsky.social · 08/08/2025
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
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BC Mining Law Reform @reformbcmining.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
Celebrate National Indigenous History Month by learning how First Nations are leading the fight to decolonize Canada’s mining laws and bring archaic historical practices into the modern era. Free webinar at 10am PT tomorrow: bit.ly/43UXemW #NIHM2025 🧵(1/10)
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BC Mining Law Reform @reformbcmining.bsky.social · 24/06/2025
🧵In both B.C. and Quebec, “free entry” systems allow mining claims to occur on virtually all lands and without consultation or consent of Indigenous governments. But ongoing legal challenges, led by First Nations in both provinces, are fighting to change that. (1/5)
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BC Mining Law Reform @reformbcmining.bsky.social · 29/05/2025
Our biennial Dirty Dozen report is out today - spotlighting 12 cases that show the risks and shortcomings of B.C.’s mining regulatory regime. Given the push to fast-track projects, this year we dug into the impacts of cutting corners. Full report: reformbcmining.ca/reports/
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BC Mining Law Reform @reformbcmining.bsky.social · 08/05/2025
📣 Join this Friday for the BC Premiere of UNEARTH, highlighting the impacts of Canada’s mining industry. 🗓️ May 9 | 7:15 PM 📍SFU - Djavad Mowafaghian Cinema, Vancouver 🎟️ Tickets: doxa2025.eventive.org/schedule/67e... 💥 Use code DX25ENVRO13 for 20% off tickets!
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BC Mining Law Reform @reformbcmining.bsky.social · 25/04/2025
📧 Our April newsletter is out: mailchi.mp/miningwatch/... ➡️ This month's focus? Federal elections, fast-tracking of mining projects & what that means for environmental protections and Indigenous rights. ✍️ Not yet subscribed? Sign up here: reformbcmining.ca/join/
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BC Mining Law Reform @reformbcmining.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
Kukpi7 (Chief) Phillips: “We will continue withholding consent for the #MountPolley Mine expansion until our serious concerns are addressed.” 🔗 Xatśūll First Nation files judicial review against BC: xatsull.com/xatsull-firs...
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BC Mining Law Reform @reformbcmining.bsky.social · 15/04/2025
📣 Xatśūll First Nation has filed a judicial review over BC’s refusal to require an environmental assessment for the #MountPolley tailings dam expansion. Mount Polley caused Canada’s worst mining disaster in 2014. 🔗 xatsull.com/xatsull-firs...
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