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His trapline falls on land earmarked for the future Rose Lithium-Tantalum open-pit mining project. Set to be built by the Critical Elements Corporation, the life expectancy of the mine is 17 years and is projected to produce 4,500 tonnes of minerals per day.
According to the company, it’s projected to be worth $1.2 billion and will create 199 full-time jobs at peak production.
In July 2019 the Grand Council of the Crees, as well as the Cree Nation of Eastmain, signed an agreement regarding the mine. The Cree stand to gain construction contracts, training for jobs, and an undisclosed amount of money.
“So, we’re working together to be able to get as many people from the communities to work on the project,” says Jean-Sbastien Lavalle, CEO of the Critical Elements Corporation. “It’s a generational project, but there are other generations to come so to have companies who will develop in the long term that can benefit not only a community but several communities."