Sisson Mine
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Coalition to oppose N.B. mine project being considered for fast-track approvalThe Stop Sisson Mine Coalition says the proposed tungsten and molybdenum mine will create environmental waste and degrade water quality.CanadaJun 9
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New Brunswick mine added to major projects but opponents say it’ll do more harm than goodIn New Brunswick, opponents of a mining project that made Prime Minister Mark Carney's nation-building projects say the proposal could do more harm than good,CanadaNov 14, 2025
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‘Time to unlock our potential’: New Brunswick’s Sisson Mine added to major projectsSisson Mine has been added to Ottawa's list of nation-building projects, with Premier Susan Holt calling it an important step in putting the province on the national stage.EconomyNov 13, 2025
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Environmentalists concerned over Sisson Mine permit application to use fish-bearing streams for tailingsThe company behind the project is currently seeking a permit to use fish-bearing brooks and streams as part of its plan for a tailings storage facility, but opponents say that will threaten local fish populations.EnvironmentMar 9, 2018
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Wulustukyik Grandmothers setting up permanent camp at Sisson Mine siteMembers of the Wulustukyik Nation Grandmothers and Mothers group say they're exercising their constitutional right occupying land at the proposed Sisson Mine tailings pond site. They say they plan on building permanent homes on the land to protect it from development.EnvironmentAug 2, 2017
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Federal government approves proposed New Brunswick tungsten mine set to create 500 jobsThe $579 million project is expected to create 500 jobs during construction and 300 jobs over the 27-year life of the mine.EconomyJun 23, 2017
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New Brunswick, 6 Maliseet First Nations reach Sisson Mine dealAn accommodation agreement has been reached between the New Brunswick government and six Maliseet First Nations regarding the development of the Sisson Mine.CanadaFeb 10, 2017
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