B.C. Indigenous nation opposes mineral exploration in culturally sensitive area Vancouver-based Doubleview Gold Corp. is developing claims in an area that occupies an important place in Tahltan oral histories.
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Publishing date: Apr 17, 2021 • 2 hours ago • 3 minute read • Imperial Metals Red Chris gold and copper mine. Red Chris is one of three active mines Tahltan Nationa has impact benefit agreements. The nation says it has excellent relationships with the majority of mining and mineral exploration companies operating in its territory. Photo by DANIEL MESEC /Vancouver Sun
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A mineral exploration company with provincial permits to work in Tahltan territory in northwestern British Columbia is treading on sacred grounds, an elected leader in the nation’s government says.