[news] Nations demand the halt of the Crown's early decision to create a panel for Kemess North mine

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"On March 14, 2005, Canada and British Columbia announced they were commencing the formal environmental assessment phase of Northgate Minerals Corporation's Kemess North mine application through the establishment of a joint review panel.  The 4 Nations strongly oppose this decision. We demand that Canada and B.C. immediately halt this move until they have meaningfully addressed our interests to the area being targeted by unsustainable mining activities. It is premature for the Crown to proceed without a consultation and accommodation protocol agreement in place that addresses our Aboriginal title and rights. Both levels of government were aware of our intent to negotiate such a protocol before the review commenced. We are afraid the government is bowing to the will of the company and other stakeholders who want this project to move ahead at any cost."

URL: http://resist.ca/story/2005/3/15/21347/7309