Canadian miner First Mining Gold and the Mishkeegogamang First Nation have signed a long-term relationship agreement covering the Springpole gold project in northwestern Ontario.
The agreement sets out a collaborative approach for the development of one of Canada’s largest gold resources, through construction, operations, and closure, in a manner that respects the environment and provides direct benefits to the First Nation.
“I would like to thank the Mishkeegogamang community and their leadership for the many years of hard work that they have put into information sharing, understanding and helping us shape and improve the plans for Springpole,” said Dan Wilton, CEO of First Mining.
“This modern agreement provides clear avenues for Mishkeegogamang’s participation in the development and operation of the project from an environmental, cultural, economic and business opportunities perspective. We thank the leadership of Mishkeegogmang for their openness, collaboration and trust and look forward to continuing to advance the project as long-term partners.”
The long-term agreement includes provisions for Mishkeegogamang to take part in:
- The project’s environmental management and monitoring.
- The implementation of adaptive management and preferential training and employability measures.
- Equity and participation in the economic upside of the project.
- The promotion of business opportunities during the mine’s construction and operations.
- Recognition of Anishnaabe culture and the inclusion of cultural safety measures.
Springpole is located approximately 110 kilometers northeast of the Municipality of Red Lake.
Source: First Mining Gold