The agreement also enables the Tłı̨chǫ Government to gain a better understanding of the mineral potential on the Tłı̨chǫ Lands. The MOU signals TG’s openness to working with industry partners and assists in building knowledge and capacity required to independently undertake geological surveys of Tłı̨chǫ lands.
One of the first areas of TG and Fortescue’s focus is an assessment of the potential for mineral systems including lithium, caesium and tantalum pegmatites on portions of the Tłı̨chǫ Lands.
“Today’s signing of the Memorandum of Understanding between Tłı̨chǫ Government and Fortescue marks a milestone in the development of potential mining opportunities in the Tłı̨chǫ lands,” Grand Chief Jackson Laffert said in a news release.
“We look forward to working with Fortescue to explore future opportunities and, based on informed research and planning, build a brighter future…
