$1 Million available through GNWT program

The Government of the Northwest Territories is now accepting applications for it’s Mining Incentive program.

$1 million is available through the program.  The money is for mining exploration companies in the Northwest Territories.

Prospectors can apply for up to $25 000 in funding, while Mining companies can apply for $200 000.

According to the GNWT, the program has been in high demand since being created in 2014.

Cameron Wilkinson
Cameron Wilkinson
News Reporter

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