Mineral Exploration

Winter 2014

Mineral Exploration is the official publication of the Association of Mineral Exploration British Columbia.

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Blessing on board the Rt. Hon. Paul E. Martin. Party includes the senior Kwakiutl hereditary chief, the hereditary and elected chief of the 'Namgis, respected elders from each band, the mayor of Port McNeill and the founder of Polaris Minerals Corporation. Photograph : Polaris Minerals Corporation W I N T E R 2 0 1 4 93 R ecent legal decisions – some by the Supreme Court of Canada – have had profound effects on the interests of First Nations. In June 2014, for example, the Supreme Court granted the Tsilhqot'in Nation's request for Aboriginal title over land in B.C., while stipulating that provincial laws and regulations still apply on the land in question. AME BC responded that the outcome will enable further investment from the minerals sector and could create jobs and economic opportunities for all citizens of B.C., including the Tsilhqot'in Nation itself. Furthermore, the consistency regard- ing title and decision-making generated by the Supreme Court decision will attract investment in the province. This article looks at the relationships between aggregate operators in B.C. and the First Nations with whom their operations bring them into contact. While some operators have minimal or no contact at all with First Nations, some companies find such associations extremely beneficial. TWO B.C. AGGREGATES COMPANIES CAPITALIZE ON STRONG AND FRUITFUL LINKS WITH FIRST NATIONS By Michael Schwartz Co-operation brings success

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