Kyle Lake Issues AidA possible aid to resolving the current Kyle Lake issues.
Released on Monday, was a new educational tool, The Mining Information Kit for Aboriginal Communities, which will “inform Aboriginal communities across Canada about all the stages of the mining cycle from early exploration to mine closure. This information kit will help Aboriginal peoples better understand mining activities and identify the many opportunities that mining can bring to communities.” So states the Natural Resources Canada website.
The information kit is the product of a partnership among the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada (PDAC), the Mining Association of Canada (MAC), the Canadian Aboriginal Minerals Association (CAMA) and the Government of Canada (Natural Resources and Indian and Northern Affairs).
Mineweb hails the mining information kit as “ a gem for all mineral industry stakeholders.” Mineweb goes on to say “While the kit may be of Canadian origin, it is easily adaptable by state, regional and national mining industry groups in any nation to their specific nation or state. It would also serve as an excellent tool for education programs aimed at introducing youngsters to earth sciences and mining.” As well, “should be required reading for any mining stakeholder, institutional or retail investor, NGO, regulator, journalist, hedge fund, student, academic, or any exploration or mining professional who has any interest in or dealings with the international mining industry.”
Having downloaded and read the Information Kit today, I would have to concur with the Mineweb statements.
This Information Kit is also available on the Internet at:
PDAC: www.pdac.ca
MAC: www.mining.ca/www/Public_Policy_Issues/Northern_Dev.php
CAMA: www.aboriginalminerals.com
INAC: www.ainc-inac.gc.ca/ps/nap/minmin_e.html
NRCan: www.nrcan.gc.ca/mms/abor-auto/mine-kit_e.htm
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