I have linked the article further down so I encourage everyone to read it. As I wrote earlier and have stated many times before, this is not about First Mining at all, its about the chief being desperate and directing that anger towards the government of Ontario. Just look at what he said in this very recent interview:
"Cat Lake’s issue is mainly with the province rather than First Mining, Wesley said at the news conference.
He said his First Nation is still considering the development of First Mining’s Springpole gold project within Cat Lake’s traditional territory."
Believe me guys, this community won't last for many more year without proper roads and powerlines along with jobs and other infrastructure. All of these things will be developed only if the community collaborates with First Mining and the Government on developing the Springpole mine along with others projects in northern Ontario.
Since First Mining’s road permit was issued “while Cat Lake First Nation lacks year-round road access,” he said, it appears the Ontario government is more concerned about miner safety than Cat Lake members’ well-being. I will actually talk to Dan and Paul (head of IR) next monday 11.3.2024 in a zoom call so I will be able to ask them lots of questions regarding this issue. I will report back to you guys then. But like I said, this really is a nothing burger in the bigger picture. Springpole WILL get the EA permit, there is no question about that because they have 100% support from the ministry/government. Keith, Dan, and Steve are expert negotiators in these types of situations and I'm sure they will soon come to some preliminary agreement about roads being developed into Cat Lake etc. "First Nations and resource companies can reach agreements with “mutual benefits,” said Frank McKay, chair of Windigo First Nations Council.
“If they get a road, we get a road,” McKay said. “If they get electricity, we get electricity also.”
Without this project, there is no future for Cat Lake, that's just how it is. If they don't get on board, you can be sure the government wont' give a damn about them in the future.
Full disclaimer: I am a big shareholder in this company and I will buy more shares as long as we stay in this 10-20cents range. Cat Lake was ‘forced into the courtroom’ - NWONewsWatch.com