Exploration Agreement signed with Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg First Nation
First Class Metals PLC (“First Class Metals” “FCM” or the “Company”) the UK listed metals exploration company seeking economic metal discoveries across its extensive Canadian Schreiber-Hemlo, Sunbeam and Zigzag land holdings is pleased to announce the signing of an Exploration Agreement (‘EA’) with the Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg First Nation (“NNFN” or “the Community”) covering the North Hemlo, Esa & Sugar Cube Properties.
Highlights
· Under the signed Exploration Agreement, the Company will continue to conduct mineral exploration with the support of the Community. The agreement promotes unity and a mutually beneficial and respectful relationship between First Class Metals and the Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg First Nation.
· The EA allows for the exploration of the North Hemlo, Esa & Sugar Cube Properties which are located within the Traditional Territories of the Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg First Nation.
· The Exploration Agreement recognizes and respects the Aboriginal and Treaty rights and interests of the Community with their constitutional and other legal rights.
· The Exploration Agreement is in line with the First Class Metals’ commitment to build sincere relationships with First Nation Communities. We have an active interest and respect for all people, and we understand the social, environmental, and economic implications of our activities.
Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg First Nation Commented-
“NNFN has a long history of productive engagement with the mining industry and supports mining activity in areas that are mutually beneficial to the First Nation and to its industry partners. We commend the importance First Class Metals places on engagement with our community, and its commitment to protect our lands and waters. FCM’s pro-active engagement with NNFN is a model for other companies seeking to work in our territory.”
Marc J Sale, First Class Metals CEO Commented–
“I am extremely pleased that the efforts to establish a transparent honest relationship with Netmizaaggamig Nishnaabeg First Nation and their representatives has culminated in the signing of this agreement and I look forward to working with the Community as we progress First Class’s exploration areas. Now this EA has been granted we intend to imminently start a stripping program on the Esa Property, with the intention of bringing it to a true ‘drill ready status”
