The Narwhal https://thenarwhal.ca Deep Dives, Cold Facts, & Pointed Commentary en-US Copyright 2026 The Narwhal hourly 1 The North is key to Canada’s critical mineral rush. Will its environment be protected this time? https://thenarwhal.ca/canadian-north-critical-mineral-strategy/ Mon, 10 Jul 2023 11:00:00 +0000 https://thenarwhal.ca/?p=82479 Old mines in the territories left polluted, scarred sites as they closed. As the federal government promotes northern resources for the green energy transition, this past serves as a lesson for the future Ed Struzik Analysis mining Northwest Territories Nunavut Ontario peatland yukon Photo: Matt Jacques / The Narwhal Faro mine tailings pond; critical minerals, Yukon Territory, Canada