Top Canadian miners Hudbay Minerals, Vale Base Metals and Alamos Gold have joined together to support wildfire relief efforts in the Manitoba area with a combined C$1.25 million donation to the Canadian Red Cross.
The funds, targeted to support emergency relief and rebuilding efforts, will help residents and Indigenous communities in which the three companies operate and that have been affected by the wildfires.
Other goals for the monies include evacuation assistance; support for individuals and families as they return to their communities and begin the recovery and rebuilding process; financial support for personal and household items; mental health and wellness support; support for local businesses; community resilience projects to strengthen long-term recovery and preparedness; and critical investments in disaster risk reduction programming that help build community resilience to better absorb and recover faster when disasters strike.
Meantime, the Canadian Red Cross continues to work closely with Indigenous leadership, municipal, provincial and federal governments and emergency response teams to provide support upon request, in an effort to assist those who need it most.
“The wildfires in Manitoba have been severe and the Canadian Red Cross has been working around the clock to provide support to people impacted,” said Conrad Sauvé, president and CEO, Canadian Red Cross.
“We are grateful to Hudbay, Vale Base Metals and Alamos for their generous donation which will make a big difference for the communities facing devastating fires this season.”
A joint statement from Hudbay, Vale Base Metals and Alamos added: “This donation to the Canadian Red Cross reflects our deep commitment to the people and communities of northern Manitoba. We stand in solidarity with those affected, many of whom work with us, and we will continue to be here at this time of need to support long-term recovery efforts.”
Source: Hudbay Minerals