🌱 Elevating Indigenous Voices in Mineral Exploration 🌱
As we anticipate changes to the BC Mineral Tenure Act, it's crucial to amplify Indigenous perspectives in every step of project design, exploration, and implementation. AME - Association for Mineral Exploration "What We Heard" Report, now available, captures invaluable insights from discussions with Indigenous communities and industry stakeholders.
This report underscores the importance of genuine collaboration and integrating Indigenous knowledge and priorities into our practices. By embracing these perspectives, we can foster innovation and build stronger, more respectful partnerships that benefit all.
Kirby Muldoe, Hup Wil Lax A, shared at the Kitimat Session, "I encourage the mining industry to consult early and to consult often with Indigenous Peoples, before you even set foot on Indigenous Territories, while you are still in the planning stage. I am sure I speak for many Indigenous Peoples when I say we are not against resource extraction, we are for responsible and sustainable extraction methods. In this time of ever-changing climate, global warming, extreme and unpredictable weather events, droughts, heat domes, floods, wildfires, etc. we must do everything we can to reduce our emissions and careless use of resources such as water. Investment in the mining industry will not cease to exist implementing the UNDRIP and FPIC, it will ensure certainty for investors."
Let's shape a future where Indigenous voices lead the way in sustainable exploration and responsible resource management. Together, we can ensure our role in the energy transition is guided by respect, inclusivity, and shared prosperity.
Read the full report here: https://lnkd.in/g3QAGqpw
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With upcoming changes to the Mineral Tenure Act, our industry's voice is crucial. AME is pleased to release the "What We Heard” Report, summarizing insights from our multi-month consultation. It highlights key recommendations to support exploration and collaboration with Indigenous communities. Let's shape a future where innovation and partnership thrive, ensuring our role in the energy transition. #MineralExploration #IndustryLeadership #CollaborateForChange #Partnerships #Industry
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