Conservationists sidelined in lead-up to New Brunswick strategy for ‘sustainable mining’ – NB Media Co-op
March 3, 2026
Minerals strategy released at industry convention commits to ‘meaningful Indigenous participation’
The provincial government’s newly released mining industry strategy contains multiple references to “environmental stewardship,” but the Conservation Council of New Brunswick says that environmental and community groups were sidelined by Minister of Natural Resources John Herron during consultations.
“We’re extremely disappointed that Minister Herron and his department did not meet with the Conservation Council and other organizations to discuss the mining strategy, despite our request to do so weeks ahead of its release,” said Beverly Gringas, executive director of the Conservation Council of New Brunswick, in an email to the NB Media Co-op.
