Goldcorp has reached an agreement with the Cree Nation of Wemindji, the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee) and the Cree Regional Authority that will advance the development and operation of Goldcorp's Éléonore Gold Project in northern Québec.
"This collaborative partnership with the James Bay Crees creates the foundation for a lasting relationship built on trust, mutual respect and constructive engagement," said Chuck Jeannes, President and CEO of Goldcorp.
"As Éléonore has grown and developed, so too have the social and economic opportunities the project creates for stakeholders. We will work closely with the Crees to advance these opportunities while acting as responsible stewards of the land and for the health and safety of those working and living on it."
With the agreement, Goldcorp will recognize Cree rights and interests in the area of the Éléonore Gold Project. Conversely, Crees recognize and support Goldcorp's rights and interests in the development and operation of the gold project.
Assuming all goes accordingly, Goldcorp guarantees the Crees participation in the development of the Éléonore Gold Project throughout the life of the mine, including employment and business opportunities, training and education initiatives. Fixed payment mechanisms as well as Goldcorp's commitment to protecting the environment are also included.
All said and done, Goldcorp has alleviated the Crees’ concerns and received the green light to forge ahead with the Goldcorp mine.
"This agreement represents the beginning of a new era between developers and indigenous communities based on respect and recognition of the significant contributions our communities can make in the development of projects such as Éléonore. My people can proudly stand with Goldcorp as we do everything we can to ensure the profitability of the project while managing it in a manner reflective of our obligations to our families and future generations," said Wemindji Chief Rodney Mark.
"This collaborative partnership with the James Bay Crees creates the foundation for a lasting relationship built on trust, mutual respect and constructive engagement," said Chuck Jeannes, President and CEO of Goldcorp.
"As Éléonore has grown and developed, so too have the social and economic opportunities the project creates for stakeholders. We will work closely with the Crees to advance these opportunities while acting as responsible stewards of the land and for the health and safety of those working and living on it."
With the agreement, Goldcorp will recognize Cree rights and interests in the area of the Éléonore Gold Project. Conversely, Crees recognize and support Goldcorp's rights and interests in the development and operation of the gold project.
Assuming all goes accordingly, Goldcorp guarantees the Crees participation in the development of the Éléonore Gold Project throughout the life of the mine, including employment and business opportunities, training and education initiatives. Fixed payment mechanisms as well as Goldcorp's commitment to protecting the environment are also included.
All said and done, Goldcorp has alleviated the Crees’ concerns and received the green light to forge ahead with the Goldcorp mine.
"This agreement represents the beginning of a new era between developers and indigenous communities based on respect and recognition of the significant contributions our communities can make in the development of projects such as Éléonore. My people can proudly stand with Goldcorp as we do everything we can to ensure the profitability of the project while managing it in a manner reflective of our obligations to our families and future generations," said Wemindji Chief Rodney Mark.
