Molybdenum mine gains certificate
A molybdenum mine on the north coast of BC, that has been asked for, has been issued an environmental assessment certificate, although there have been concerns brought to their attention from the Nisga’a First Nation due to their worries of the impact of the project.
“We are delighted with the decision by the B.C. Government and await a similar approval from the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency under their joint review memorandum,” said Craig J. Nelsen, president and CEO of Avanti Kitsault Mine Ltd.
“We continue to reach out to First Nations and the Nisga’a Nation to work constructively toward implementing the requirements set forth in the EAC.”
‘However, the Nisga’a Nation has filed a Notice of Disagreement with the provincial and federal governments under the Nisga’a Final Agreement’.
“We filed a dispute resolution because certain issues were not dealt with,” said Mitchell Stevens, president of the Nisga’a Nation. “We did not say we were not in favour of the project, but they have breached their obligation, as far as the treaty. When this is dealt with we can then deal with the business sector.”