The Latest Breaking News from Department for Economy

Department for the Economy failed to comply with equality commitments on High Street Voucher Scheme report finds

The Equality Commission investigation followed two complaints from an individual

Belfast Live · Mar 9, 2023

Northern Ireland offshore windpower plan has 'ambition' to power one million homes

Offshore wind could also create 1,500 jobs, it is claimed

Belfast Live · Jan 16, 2023

Department for Economy knew about Flintridge Resources mine collapse before giving firm new prospecting licence

"You would wonder what countenance is given to objections or health and safety issues - they [DE] just proceed regardless"

Belfast Live · Dec 3, 2022

Fears island of Ireland faces ‘new carve-up’ by mining companies

Campaigners warn of damage as concessions now cover over a quarter of land on both sides of border

The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2022

The Earth's Corr: 'Gold diggers' now have access to a quarter of Northern Ireland

Department for Economy has issued 13 prospecting licences since 2016 with another four under consideration

Belfast Live · Jun 21, 2022

Three companies to be granted gold and diamond mine prospecting licences in Fermanagh and Tyrone

The Department for Economy has signalled its intention to grant the licences

Belfast Live · Jun 10, 2022

Stormont election: Cost of living research findings at odds with DUP pre-poll claims

The Department for Economy released an oddly worded statement as the election count was underway

Belfast Live · May 7, 2022

Department for Economy gives Dalradian Gold two new prospecting licences

Planning permission for the company’s Greencastle site has lapsed with council saying they are 'investigating the breach'

Belfast Live · Feb 2, 2022