Mining News: Northern Neighbors: Cooperative foundation laid for Casino

Western Copper and Gold Corp. and the Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in July 6 announced they have entered into an initial cooperation agreement for assessing the Casino copper project, which partially lies in Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in Traditional Territory, Yukon. “The Tr’ondek Hwech’in are pleased to be able to provide effective input into the proposed Casino project,” said Chief Roberta Joseph. “We are committed to forging partnerships to support and ensure responsible mining within our Traditional Territory.” The agreement, struck between Western subsidiary Casino Mining Corp. and Tr’ondëk Hwëch’in, commits the parties to work cooperatively to review, evaluate and discuss the Casino Project and lays the foundation for establishing future agreements relating to Casino. The components of the agreement aim to assist in maintaining a mutually beneficial and respectful relationship going forward.

- Shane Lasley