A Far North native community and De Beers Canada Inc. held discussions on Aug. 24 about possible future exploration within the community's traditional lands.
Both De Beers and leaders from Kitchenuhmaykoosib Inninuwug (KI) agreed the discussion was useful and constructive, and agreed that the dialogue should continue, according to a De Beers media release.
The president of De Beers Canada, Jim Gowans, said his conversation with Chief Donnie Morris “clearly showed that the community is receptive to exploration and development that is undertaken responsibly, and follows meaningful dialogue with the community.”
Both KI and De Beers Canada have agreed to further discussions.
De Beers already has mining operations at its Victor Mine in Attawapiskat, east of KI.
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