Webequie First Nation

Ring of Fire Metals and Webequie First Nation Sign Memorandum of Understanding on Ring of Fire Development

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
Culture, MOU, Partnership, Eagle, Webequie First Nation, Nest, First Nations, Social responsibility, Federation, Deep Decarbonization Pathways Project, Ring, Risk management

TORONTO, Dec. 6, 2022 /CNW/ - Ring of Fire Metals (RoFM) and Webequie First Nation (Webequie) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlining a framework for collaboration on proposed development in the Ring of Fire.

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  • TORONTO, Dec. 6, 2022 /CNW/ - Ring of Fire Metals (RoFM) and Webequie First Nation (Webequie) have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) outlining a framework for collaboration on proposed development in the Ring of Fire.
  • "We are exercising our sovereignty and the right to pursue economic sustenance in a manner that respects the land and brings opportunity for our young people.
  • Ring of Fire Metals' Eagle's Nest project is one of the largest undeveloped,high-grade nickel-copper-platinum-palladium deposits in the world, located in the Ring of Fire region of Northern Ontario.
  • Ring of Fire Metals does not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness or updated status of such statements.

Environmental Assessment Planning Begins on Proposed Northern Road Link

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Monday, May 3, 2021
Articles, Natural environment, Nishnawbe Aski Nation, Webequie First Nation, McFaulds Lake, Environmental impact assessment, Academic disciplines

The official Notice of Commencement for the Terms of Reference (ToR) will be released on Tuesday May 4, 2021.\nTwo Remote Ontario First Nations Start Environmental Assessment Planning on Proposed Northern Road Link.\nThe Northern Road Link project is a proposal to build a 120km road that will run north south in a remote part of Northern Ontario, north-west of Thunder Bay.

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  • The official Notice of Commencement for the Terms of Reference (ToR) will be released on Tuesday May 4, 2021.\nTwo Remote Ontario First Nations Start Environmental Assessment Planning on Proposed Northern Road Link.\nThe Northern Road Link project is a proposal to build a 120km road that will run north south in a remote part of Northern Ontario, north-west of Thunder Bay.
  • he says.\nThe Notice of Commencement marks the start of a planning process for the provincial Environmental Assessment.
  • The ToR must be approved by Ontario prior to the commencement of a complete Environmental Assessment.\nFor more project information visit: www.northernroadlink.ca/newsletter\nGet project updates at @nrlroadlink (IG, Facebook, Twitter & LinkedIn)\nThe Northern Road Link is a proposed all-season corridor that would link the proposed Marten Falls Community Access Road (MFCAR) to the proposed Webequie Supply Road (WSR), in the McFaulds Lake area of northwestern Ontario.
  • The proposed Project will be a two-lane, all-weather, gravel access road with water crossings, built to accommodate both passenger and commercial vehicles.\n'

Noront Exploration and Eagle’s Nest Permitting Update

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Thursday, August 6, 2020
Articles, Nature, Physical sciences, Ring of Fire, Webequie First Nation, Esker, Electronic Arts, Nickel, Environmental impact assessment

TORONTO, Aug. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Noront Resources Ltd. (Noront) (TSX Venture: NOT) is reopening Esker Site and mobilizing its team to resume exploration activities in the Ring of Fire.

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  • TORONTO, Aug. 06, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Noront Resources Ltd. (Noront) (TSX Venture: NOT) is reopening Esker Site and mobilizing its team to resume exploration activities in the Ring of Fire.
  • Esker Site was closed in early April to protect staff and the communities surrounding Noronts operations from the spread of COVID-19.
  • At no point will Noront flights will be landing in either Webequie or Marten Falls First Nation as per guidance from the local Chiefs and Councils.
  • Now that all sections of the North-South All-Season Access Road have proponents, funding, and are advancing their Environmental Assessment (EA) processes, Noront will re-initiate EA activities for its Eagles Nest nickel-copper-platinum group element deposit.

Noront Statement on New Partnership Between Government of Ontario, Marten Falls and Webequie First Nations to Move Ahead With Road Access to the Ring of Fire

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Monday, March 2, 2020
Nishnawbe Aski Nation, Ring of Fire, ONTARIO, Webequie First Nation, Banks, Broadband, Coutts, Internet access

We are encouraged that a partnership agreement has been signed by Marten Falls and Webequie First Nations and the Province of Ontario, said Noront President and CEO Alan Coutts.

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  • We are encouraged that a partnership agreement has been signed by Marten Falls and Webequie First Nations and the Province of Ontario, said Noront President and CEO Alan Coutts.
  • Completion of an all-season road offers benefits to both industry and local communities.
  • It will provide access to the Ring of Fire and enable mineral development.
  • It will also bring much-needed all-season access to these communities and improvements to health and social services, high-speed Internet and cellular service for local communities.