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Sudbury miner-First Nation ink partnership deal

Sudbury miner Quadra FNX and Atikameksheng First Nation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU)in working toward a final partnership deal. In a Feb.
Northern Ontario Business Staff

Sudbury miner Quadra FNX and Atikameksheng First Nation have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU)in working toward a final partnership deal.

In a Feb. 1 release, Chief Steve Miller said the MOU puts them a stop closer to build a solid foundation with the mining company.

“We have a good working relationship with Quadra FNX and expect that to continue as we move toward negotiating a final agreement.”

Atikameksheng is the former Whitefish Lake First Nation and is situated 20 kilometres southwest of Sudbury.

The MOU is related to the development of the company's Victoria mine development as well as other exploration projects with the First Nation's traditional territory.

Paul Blythe, company president and CEO, called the MOU an “important step” in forging a long term relationship with Atikameksheng that will lead to a “mutually beneficial partnership” for both parties in advancing the Sudbury projects toward development.