· The MET/Nuna, a joint Venture a partnership between the North Slave Métis Alliance company Métcor Inc. and Inuit-owned Nuna Logistics – received the 2023 Economic Leadership Award for their work to reclaim the former Snap Lake diamond mine site, the first diamond mine in the NWT to go through remediation, with active closure work scheduled to be completed during 2024.

· The Inuvialuit Petroleum Corporation received the Indigenous Achievement Award for their work to advance development of the M-18 gas well in order to secure supply of local natural gas to the region for decades to come, providing many good, permanent jobs for residents and cost savings in heating and fuel, and reduce greenhouse gasses by thousands of tonnes each year, while imposing no significant impacts on the environment.

· Grace Mackenzie, a Tlicho member, received the Women in Mining Award for her work in, and with, the minerals industry to share her experience, knowledge, and commitment to cultural respect and equity, providing informed guidance to mining professionals across the NWT.

· Nellie Cournoyea received the Distinguished Service Award for her vision, hard work, and determination, to see Indigenous northerners and the regions benefit from non-renewable resource development; and for showing that you can achieve anything if you are determined and willing to put the work into it.

· Don Bubar received a post-humous Special Achievement Award for his strong exploration expertise, his vision for strong Indigenous participation in the mining sector, and his commitment to environmental sustainability even at the early exploration stage. As well, for his work to advance the Nechalacho/Thor Lake rare earth elements project south of Yellowknife through the environmental approvals process. 

· The Ekati, Diavik, and Gahcho Kué Diamond mines, Pine Point Mining, and Gold Terra Resources received Environmental, Social and Governance Awards for their unflinching and significant contributions to support emergency efforts during the unprecedented wildfire emergency the NWT experienced in 2023. Support varied from major cash donations to emergency relief organizations, devoting staff to assist with wildfire support, or pitching in to ensure shelves didn’t go empty in communities, recipients demonstrated their commitment to NWT residents and communities. 

· Sheila Chernys of Burgundy Diamonds’ Ekati Mine received a Workers’ Safety & Compensation Commission (WSCC) Safety Award by going above and beyond in her dedication to safety by demonstrating leadership, impacting and influencing the northern safety culture. Her efforts included taking on the role of chair of the Northern Mine Health and Safety Forum, participating on the Mines Safety Round Table for the mining industry in Canada, and helping organize the 2023 Northern Mine Rescue Competition. 

 For more information on the NWT and Nunavut mining industries, please visit www.miningnorth.com.