First Nation sees ‘concrete opportunities’ in northwestern Ontario open-pit gold project – Northern Ontario Business
Mishkeegogamang agreement with First Mining Gold to deliver environmental oversight, jobs, business spinoffs
Some special economic benefits and environmental safeguards are enshrined in a Long Term Relationship Agreement (LRTA) between Mishkeegogamang First Nation and First Mining Gold, developers of the proposed Springpole gold mine project in northwestern Ontario.
The two parties announced July 3 that their “collaborative approach” to develop one of Canada’s largest gold resources — from construction to closure — will be done in a manner that will be respectful of the environment, Anishnaabe culture, and provide direct benefits to the community of 900.
