Environment must remain priority, Kinew says of Sio Silica mining MOU - Winnipeg

Kinew casts doubt on approving Sio Silica's 2nd effort to obtain licence to mine sand

Premier Wab Kinew cast doubt Thursday on the prospect of Manitoba approving a second effort by mining company Sio Silica to obtain an environmental licence to drill for sand in the rural municipality of Springfield.

Environment must remain priority, Kinew says of Sio Silica mining MOU - Winnipeg

A company wants to make eastern Manitoba a silica mining and solar panel manufacturing hub, but Premier Wab Kinew says the project isn't worth the risks.