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Economic Development and Resource Management Principles, BHP Public Hearing Presentation (Deh Cho First Nations, February 1996)
12 February 1996Presentation
A Deh Cho First Nations presentation to a BHP hearing outlining principles for economic development based on the Deh Cho Means Business conference, emphasizing environmental protection, community control, wellness, and partnerships; accompanied by correspondence from Indian and Northern Affairs Canada regarding oil and gas land protection measures and a commentary on Indigenous land rights and sovereignty.
Traditional Knowledge Development Plans Correspondence
Overview of Lake Water Quality in the Slave Structural Province Area, Northwest Territories (DIAND, February 1996)
10 February 1996Regulatory Filing
This overview document presents lake water quality measurements from the Slave Province area of the Northwest Territories, Canada, conducted during 1993-1994 open water seasons to support the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development's Arctic Environmental Strategy. The study analyzed water chemistry across multiple lakes and parameters to establish baseline conditions and detect impacts from developments, particularly mining operations.
Water Quality Monitoring Regulatory
Socio-Economic Aspects of the NWT Diamonds Project (GNWT, February 1996)
8 February 1996Regulatory Filing
The Government of the Northwest Territories submits socio-economic analysis supporting the BHP Diamond Mine project, highlighting potential employment, training, and economic benefits while recommending strategies to maximize northern participation in contracting, procurement, and workforce development over the project's 25-year lifespan.
Development Plans Regulatory Monitoring Traditional Knowledge
Fact Sheets, Recommendations & Hearing Transcript Submitted to Federal EARP Panel Reviewing BHP Diamonds Project (YKDFN, February 1996)
5 February 1996Letter
This document comprises ten fact sheets and recommendations from Yellowknives Dene First Nation to the federal EARP Panel reviewing the BHP Diamonds Project, submitted in February 1996. The submission details the First Nation's concerns regarding inadequate community consultation, limited economic benefits despite significant social and environmental impacts, insufficient baseline data, and demands for aboriginal control over environmental monitoring, land rights recognition, and negotiated development impact-benefit agreements before project approval.
Yellowknives Dene Traditional Knowledge Correspondence Monitoring Regulatory
Public Hearing Transcript, Northwest Territories Diamonds Project, Ndilo Session (Federal Environmental Assessment Panel, February 2, 1996)
2 February 1996Report
Federal Environmental Assessment Panel public hearing in Ndilo on February 2, 1996, reviewing BHP Diamonds Inc.'s proposed diamond mine development near Lac de Gras in the Northwest Territories. The hearing includes presentations from the Yellowknives Dene Band detailing their historical connection to the land, treaty rights, and concerns about the project's impact on caribou, water quality, and sacred sites, followed by BHP's overview of the proposed open-pit mining operation.
Development Plans Yellowknives Dene Traditional Knowledge Regulatory
Background Material and Curriculum Vitae for Walter Sampson's Public Hearing Presentation (NWT Chamber of Mines, February 1996)
2 February 1996Letter
Tom Hoefer from the NWT Chamber of Mines submits additional background material and a curriculum vitae for Walter Sampson's presentation at technical hearings, with details on his socio-economic discussion topics.
Correspondence Regulatory Development Plans
Submission to the BHP Diamond Mine Environmental Assessment Panel (GNWT, February 1996)
2 February 1996Letter
Letter from the Government of the Northwest Territories Renewable Resources submitting written submissions to the BHP Diamond Mine Environmental Assessment Panel for multiple technical sessions including General Session, Traditional Knowledge, Environmental Management Plans, Water, Wildlife, and Socioeconomic topics.
Correspondence Development Plans Traditional Knowledge Regulatory
NWT Chamber of Mines Submission P.H. 020(c), Additional Information, BHP Diamond Mine Environmental Assessment (NWT Chamber of Mines, February 1996)
1996Regulatory Filing
Submission P.H. 020(c) by the NWT Chamber of Mines, February 16 1996, to Letha J. MacLachlan, Chair, Environmental Assessment Panel, BHP Diamond Mine (NWT Communications Center, Yellowknife). Includes "NWT Business Review and Outlook for the Year 1995" by Norecon Limited for the GNWT Economic Development and Tourism Economic Planning Section, and "The Northwest Territories Economy: A Look to the Year 2000" (GNWT Economic Development & Tourism Policy, Planning & Human Resources, July 1995). Discusses Nanisivik and Polaris mines, flow-through-share mineral exploration, NWT employment mismatch with available work and skill levels, and average earnings in NWT communities of 500-999 and <500 population ($15,757 and $12,655 respectively).
Regulatory Development Plans Correspondence
Northern Environmental Coalition Technical Submission to the Federal Environmental Assessment Panel, BHP Diamond Mine (Multiple parties, February 1996)
1996Regulatory Filing
Submission PH-022(a)+(f) — joint Technical Submission to the Federal Environmental Assessment Panel by the Canadian Arctic Resources Committee (CARC), Canadian Nature Federation / Fédération Canadienne de la Nature, Ecology North, World Wildlife Fund (WWF), and the Northern Environmental Coalition (c/o #3-4807 49th Street, Yellowknife). Includes Section 3.2 "A Critique of BHP's Impact Assessment for Aquatic Ecosystems" by Dr. David Schindler (Killam Memorial Professor of Ecology, University of Alberta) arguing the community-approach diagram is inadequate for an ecosystem approach. Also covers community-based research methodology, employment economic value of land-based activities, and BHP's Community-Based Job Development Strategy programs for contractors/subcontractors.
Development Plans Traditional Knowledge Aquatics Closure & Reclamation Regulatory
Review of the BHP NWT Diamonds Project Environmental Impact Statement, with List of Commodity & Service Providers (NWT Construction Association, February 1996)
1 February 1996Letter
The Northwest Territories Construction Association submits its response to the BHP NWT Diamonds Project Environmental Impact Statement, supporting the project development based on positive socioeconomic benefits for northern businesses, workers, and communities. The Association details BHP's commitment to fair contracting practices, safety standards, employment opportunities, and economic contributions estimated at $70 million during construction and $50 million annually during operations.
Correspondence Development Plans Regulatory
Submission to the EARP Panel on the BHP Diamonds NWT Diamonds Project, Technical Session on Water (DFO, February 1996)
1 February 1996Regulatory Filing
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans submits a technical review to the EARP Panel regarding the BHP Diamonds NWT project, identifying deficiencies in the Environmental Impact Statement related to fish habitat protection and detailing impacts from lake dewatering, habitat destruction, and hydrological alterations in the Lac de Gras area, while recommending additional information and monitoring requirements.
Fish Habitat Water Quality Development Plans
Proposed Tailings Facility, Submission to the Water Technical Session, BHP Diamond Mine Environmental Assessment Panel (GNWT, February 1996)
1 February 1996Regulatory Filing
The Government of Northwest Territories reviews the NWT Diamonds Project Environmental Impact Statement, concluding that frozen core dams are acceptable for the mine site if proper freeboard and construction controls are maintained, but expressing concern that the proposed large tailings facility in Long Lake presents unresolved challenges for long-term erosion control and recommends concentrating tailings in upper watershed areas instead.
Waste Rock Kimberlite Tailings Closure & Reclamation
Open Shop Construction Position Submission, BHP Diamond Mine Environmental Assessment Panel (Merit Contractors Association, February 1996)
1996Regulatory Filing
Submission to the BHP Diamond Mine Environmental Assessment Panel by the Merit Contractors Association (Stephen Kushner, President), February 21 1996. Argues for open-shop (non-union) construction labour on the BHP NWT diamond mine project, citing flexibility in trade and work assignments, management control, and productivity gains over unionized projects across Alberta and North America (references "Open Mind" magazine 1990s feature on open-shop construction).
Development Plans Regulatory Correspondence
Intervention to the Environmental Assessment Panel Hearings on the BHP NWT Diamonds Project (DIAND, February 1996)
1 February 1996Regulatory Filing
DIAND's formal intervention to the Environmental Assessment Panel regarding the BHP NWT Diamonds Project, addressing regulatory frameworks, environmental management plans, water resources, traditional knowledge, and socio-economic considerations for the proposed diamond mine in the North Slave region.
Development Plans Regulatory Correspondence
DIAND Submission P.H.019(h): MVRMA Draft Update & Ammonia Water Licence Clarification (DIAND, February 1996)
1996Regulatory Filing
Submission P.H. 019(h) — Indian and Northern Affairs Canada (DIAND) updates to Letha MacLachlan, Chair, BHP Diamond Mine Environmental Assessment Panel, February 23 1996. Updates the July 1993 DIAND submission with: (i) Yellowknives Dene Band "Negotiations Progress for the Yellowknives Dene" maps interpretation as consultation request; (ii) latest MVRMA February 22 1996 attachment; (iii) February 19 1996 clarification on Significance of ammonia levels in water — Q.1 effects of ammonia on lakes (from detonated explosives and ammonium-nitrate loading spillage controlled and managed), Q.2 historical NWT Water Board practice of not regulating ammonia in effluent quality requirements of Water Licences.
Regulatory Water Quality Development Plans
Archaeological Sites Management, Submission to the Environmental Assessment Panel (GNWT, February 1996)
1 February 1996Regulatory Filing
A submission to the BHP Diamond Mine Environmental Assessment Panel recommending strategies for managing 62 recorded archaeological sites identified during 1994-1995 field investigations on the mine property. The document outlines requirements for mitigation, surveillance, and monitoring of archaeological sites throughout the project's life, including staff training on recognition of archaeological remains.
Development Plans Traditional Knowledge Regulatory Monitoring
Wildlife Technical Session Submissions, Grizzly Bears & Caribou (GNWT, February 1996)
~1996Regulatory Filing
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Submission by the Government of the Northwest Territories Department of Renewable Resources to the BHP Diamond Mine Environmental Assessment Panel addressing grizzly bear and caribou impacts from the proposed NWT Diamonds Project, including ecological concerns, mitigation strategies, and recommendations for comprehensive monitoring and management programs.
Grizzly Bear Wildlife Development Plans
Health and Social Aspects of the NWT Diamonds Project, Submission to the Socio-economic Effects Technical Session (GNWT, February 1996)
1 February 1996Regulatory Filing
This submission to the BHP Diamond Mine Environmental Assessment Panel outlines the Government of the Northwest Territories' recommendations for addressing health and social impacts of the proposed diamond mine project, proposing linkages between the Proponent's community mobilization strategy and government wellness programs, training opportunities through Aurora College, and coordination of employee assistance programs across affected communities.
Development Plans Regulatory Monitoring Traditional Knowledge
Royalties, Taxation and Valuation, BHP Diamond Mine Environmental Assessment Panel Submission (GNWT, February 1996)
~1996Regulatory Filing
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The Government of the Northwest Territories submitted testimony to the BHP Diamond Mine Environmental Assessment Panel outlining concerns about royalty and taxation arrangements for the proposed NWT Diamonds Project, and recommending establishment of an independent valuation system for diamond production to ensure fair market pricing and prevent tax evasion.
Regulatory Development Plans Correspondence
Submission to BHP Diamond Mine Environmental Assessment Panel (NWT Construction Association, February 1996)
1 February 1996Letter
The Northwest Territories Construction Association submits its response to the BHP Diamond Mine Environmental Impact Statement, supporting the project based on positive socioeconomic impacts, favorable contractor relationships, and comprehensive communication and employment plans. The Association affirms that northerners and the northern construction industry will benefit from the proposed diamond mine development.
Development Plans Correspondence Regulatory

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