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(In Pictures) NWT Mining Week

Every year, the formal designation of “mining week” celebrates the unique history of mining in the NWT, the geology that makes it possible, and the people who drive and accentuate today’s mining industry. 

The return of the annual mine rescue competitions, this year, provided an added and exciting culmination to NWT Mining Week. The competition recreates emergency scenarios in multiple disciplines for teams to test their ability to perform under realistic situations, time pressure, and in a competitive environment all while being showcased to their colleagues, family, and the public.

A treasured part of past mine rescue weekends, this year’s competition included the return of the miners’ picnic featuring a variety of mining-themed events designed to engage, educate, and entertain.

Agnico Eagle Mine Rescue
The Mine Rescue team from Agnico Eagle Meadowbank Gold Mine (Nunavut) arrive to compete in the rope rescue event. 

 

2024 miner's picnic gold panning
Young prospecting enthusiasts receive a demonstration in panning for gold and diamonds and other hidden prizes from the NWT and Nunavut Chamber of Mines.

 

2024 Mining Week Photo booth
 A young prospector gets some hands-on guidance in a historical setting thanks to the Yellowknife Heritage Museum’s photo booth – a re-creation of an early mine office.   

 

2024 Mining Week Rock walk at Li-FT
Cutline: Madison Jerhoff, Manager, Environment and Permitting points out the lithium-bearing spodumene in a sample trench – part of a mining week “rock walk” hosted by Li-FT Power

 

2024 miner's picnic Women in mining
Chantelle Masson, GNWT and Claire Tincombe, Det’on Cho Group of Companies promote the importance and benefits of having more women in mining. 

 

2024 Mining Week Rock walk at Fred Henne
Outreach Geologist Landen Powell of the NWT Geological Survey leads the way on a “rock walk” along the four-kilometre Prospector’s Trail