Osisko receives mining permit over objections of 1 of 3 Wells area First Nations involved
A billion-dollar gold mine project expected to employ hundreds in B.C.'s Cariboo has been approved despite ongoing concern from a local First Nation.
A provincial news release says approximately 634 people will be employed during construction, with an initial $137-million investment and another $918 million over the life of the mine. The news release noted the Environmental Assessment Office completed its assessment of the mine project with extensive consultation from experts, First Nations, including the Lhtako Dené, Xatśūll and Williams Lake First Nations, government agencies and the public.
“Xatśūll has acted in good faith in our discussions, and we will not stand down until we are treated respectfully as partners and acknowledged as Aboriginal title holders and decision-makers."
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