RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:RE:How long will the halt be...?Not only is there a risk of there being burial sites, the Narwhal article seems to indicate the area is used for subsistence hunting by the Tahltan. This is typically an important/integral part of First Nations' cultural heritage. Building a mine has a big impact on habitat and migratory routes of animals (like Caribou). Mines also have a huge potential impact on water resources that support fish, moose and migratory bird habitats.
It's highly likely building a mine at Hat would forever change animal behaviours. Many First Nations' groups have passed down traditional knowledge (which is sacred to them) of these behaviours for countless generations. I am not familiar with the Tahltan nations history or ties to this specific area, but its' cultural significance to them seems to go beyond an interest in archeological sites.
All I'm trying to say is that the Tahltan's issues with DBG progressing the Hat property could be rooted in issues that are core to their cultural identity which studies, talks and money cannot make go away. DBG may come to an agreement with the Tahltan for now, but everything I've mentioned will be hanging over this project at least until an EA is completed many years and tens of $M down the road.
I would caution you about making any statements about Farshad Shirvani's character. Anyways:
https://www.bcsc.bc.ca/enforcement/administrative-enforcement/settlements/2012/farshad-shirvani-order-and-settlement-agreement?fbclid=IwAR2j-iWw_kPLuk6jEPd_M_C14P_TYj3CxpmiapAzmSwLJAlsvckGpZTNSuc
"Shirvani admits that he:
(a) caused the B.C. Issuers to file or deliver the six PIFs when he knew or ought to have known they were materially false, contrary to section 168.1(b) of the Act; and
(b) acquiesced in the filing or delivery of the remaining seven of the thirteen documents by the B.C. Issuers, contrary to section 168.2 of the Act."