James Smith Cree Nation considering options after Sask. government greenlights diamond mine

A Saskatchewan First Nation says it is considering its options after the provincial government granted environmental approval for a proposed $1.4-billion diamond mine in the adjacent Fort a la Corne forest east of Prince Albert.
Saskatchewan’s environment minister, meanwhile, says he is confident the government did its due diligence during the environmental approval for Star Diamond Corp.’s proposal — the longest such process in provincial history.
“We believe that duty t