Matamec Explorations

Algonquin First Nations Have Serious Concerns About Proposed Rare Earth Open Pit Mine on Traditional Lands: Seek MOU With Matamec
Tuesday, May 1, 2012

News release: Matamec Explorations Inc. is proposing to develop a Rare Earth Elements open pit mine at what they call the Zeus Site. This proposed mine site is located on the traditional lands of our two Algonquin First Nations. Our First Nations have constitutionally protected Aboriginal and Treaty rights to our traditional lands and resources.

Environmental Planning, Québec, Impact on Communities, Indigenous Rights, Matamec Explorations
Algonquins Oppose Quebec Mining Act and Proposed Changes in Bill 14
Monday, August 22, 2011

News release from Algonquin First Nations of Eagle Village and Wolf Lake: Last week, the Algonquin First Nations of Eagle Village and Wolf Lake sent a letter to Premier Charest indicating their rejection of the current Quebec Mining Act and Bill 14, a bill that proposes to modify the Act.

Reforming Mining Laws and Policies, Québec, Free Entry/Land Access, Indigenous Rights, Matamec Explorations
Quebec Mining Conflicts from East to West, North to South
Monday, June 6, 2011

The Algonquin Nation’s traditional territory straddles the Quebec-Ontario border extending along Quebec’s western border up the Gatineau and Ottawa River watersheds. The Algonquins have never signed a treaty and are not party to the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement, so there are no established protocols for consultation or participation in the review of mineral exploration or development projects in their territory.

Reforming Mining Laws and Policies, Environmental Planning, Québec, Free Entry/Land Access, Indigenous Rights, Cartier Resources, Newsletter 30: Spring 2011, Labrador Iron Mines, Matamec Explorations, Niocan, Strateco, Terra Ventures
Algonquins Are More Than Stakeholders: Wolf Lake and Eagle Village Demand Review Process to Examine Concerns About Proposed Open Pit Rare Earth Project
Thursday, March 10, 2011

Wolf Lake and Eagle Village Algonquin Nations Press Release: On Friday March 4, 2011, representatives from two Algonquin First Nations, Eagle Village and Wolf Lake, presented mining representatives of Matamec Exploration Inc. with a process to review a proposed open-pit rare earth elements mine in their traditional territory. The leadership of the two Algonquin communities want to ensure there is a review process that addresses their constitutional rights as well as respecting their culture, knowledge, and uses of the land.

Reforming Mining Laws and Policies, Québec, Environmental Assessment, Free Entry/Land Access, Indigenous Rights, Matamec Explorations

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