YELLOWKNIFE, N.W.T. — David Ramsay, Northwest Territories’ Minister of Industry, Tourism and Investment, has announced that a new advisory board has been established to help ensure that the territory is an attractive place to invest in mineral exploration and discover new mines. “The Mining Industry Advisory Board will be a great addition to help to develop a robust mineral industry in the N.W.T.,” Ramsay said in a statement on Jan. 28. “The volunteer board will provide advice to government to ensure mining regulation is in place that encourages economic growth while maintaining high regulatory, environmental and social standards.” The board will consist of five to seven members who have direct experience in the N.W.T. minerals industry.