Mining executive under fire for email to Indigenous leader

Mining executive under fire for email to Indigenous leader

A mining company’s email to a First Nation chief has raised concerns about how the industry handles Indigenous consent and consultation processes.

Sisson mine and other ‘nation building projects’ require Indigenous consent: Wolastoq Grand Council

The mining company Northcliff Resources says it has secured $20 million in funding from the U.S. Department of Defence to develop the controversial Sisson tungsten and molybdenum mine in the Nashwaak watershed, according to the Telegraph-Journal. Ottawa has also pledged $8.2 million in funding if certain requirements are met. Premier Susan Holt reportedly plans to […]