The landmark agreement was also acknowledged by the Association for Mineral Exploration, which advocates for responsible mineral exploration and development through building and sustaining respectful, open, and long-lasting relationships built on trust and mutual understanding.
“The signing of this agreement is both a meaningful step toward reconciliation and a demonstration of collaboration between provincial and indigenous governments and industry in BC, a world-leading place to explore responsibly,” AME said in a statement.
This historic agreement changes approach to environmental assessments on the Tahltan Nation’s land by introducing a framework that ensures Tahltan values and rights are respected from the outset. The agreement would also make possible the development of a new model for sustainable mining and world-class environmental practices and standards, leading to unprecedented business certainty of indigenous…
