Jul 30 2014
Mega Precious Metals Inc. and Red Sucker Lake First Nation, are pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding which was formally executed at a signing ceremony within the community.
The MOU reflects each parties commitment and support to advancing the Monument Bay project, includes the removal of the court injunction of July 4, 2013, economic development opportunities, continued environmental monitoring, increased communication with the community and community support of the development of the Monument Bay Project. The MOU will be in place for a period of two years subject to compliance of both parties. To assist in the growth of the partnership between Mega and Red Sucker Lake First Nation, the parties will utilize a community liaison officer (RSLFN) and a community engagement coordinator (Mega) to facilitate communications which will include discussions such as the redirection of funds currently held in trust towards the support of economic development activities in support of further project development.
"We, Red Sucker Lake First Nation, realize that this is an important date in moving forward in good faith, meaning that we remain and maintain an understanding so that all parties will prosper.
Through transparency, we appreciate both parties, Mega and the Provincial government, for coming to our community to sign the MOU.
Through signing the MOU we can come to a mutual understanding with our environmental concerns and voicing our communities concerns.
We thank Mega and the Provincial government for having confidence in our people and to moving forward. This is only the beginning and we believe that all parties will continue to have open dialogue so we can all benefit and move forward." stated Chief and Council.
"Mega is pleased with the MOU and continued dialogue with the Chief, Council and community of Red Sucker Lake First Nation. Mega recognizes the value that local communities bring to project development and remains committed to engaging local communities. We look forward to working together in partnership to bring social and economic prosperity to the region. We would like to express our gratitude to the Chief, Councillors, elders and community members for having faith in Mega and inviting us to be a part in helping to build that trust through mutual respect and understanding of each of our perspectives and interests." stated Glen Kuntz, President & CEO at the signing ceremony.
The Monument Bay Project, Mega Precious Metals Inc.'s, most advanced project, is located 570 km northeast of Winnipeg and 340 km east southeast of Thompson, Manitoba. The nearest community is Red Sucker Lake First Nation, 52km to the southwest. Mega has invested over $2.8 million into local communities. Approximately 60% of Mega's workforce is comprised of local First Nation and Metis (as of June 2014).
Source: http://www.megapmi.com/