October 30, 2025
Agreement hinges on advancing Indigenous participation in mining, creating employment
Mattagami First Nation and Dumas Contracting have launched a new joint venture, Aki Dumas Inc., to advance Indigenous participation and employment in the mining sector.
Mattagami Aki — the economic development arm of Mattagami First Nation — made the announcement in an Oct. 28 online post.
“Aki Dumas unites Dumas’ extensive experience in underground mine contracting with Mattagami Aki’s commitment to community-driven and sustainable development,” Mattagami Aki said in the post.
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