The Company strongly believes in responsible environmental practices and has committed significant time and effort in the following areas:
Community Engagement
- Protocol Agreements signed with all three First Nations bands providing a framework towards Impact Benefits Agreements
- Long-standing practice of sourcing employees from First Nations and local communities
Environmental
- Archaeological clearance obtained for the entire project area
- Environmental baseline studies were initiated in 2007
Permitting
- Environmental assessment process commenced in 2011
- Expected permitting timeline: 2 years after completion of a feasibility study
