Company says it welcomes further consultation as project moves forward
Xatśūll First Nation is calling on the government of British Columbia and Osisko Development Corp. to halt the proposed Cariboo Gold Project, located southeast of Prince George, until their concerns are addressed and they grant consent.
The Cariboo Gold Project, which would be one of the largest gold mining operations in the region, lies within Xatśūll’s traditional territory. While the company has yet to reach an agreement with the Xatśūll First Nation, it stated that it remains committed to ongoing engagement with the community, including following the issuance of any Mines Act or other permits.
Xatśūll has also raised alarms over the potential harm to human health and cultural well-being. The risk of exposure to contaminants through traditional foods and water, as well as the loss of access to cultural sites, could have long-term consequences for Xatśūll’s spiritual and social fabric, the release states.
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