VGCX:CC - First Nation Calls for Halt to Yukon Mining Activities After Eagle Incident
2024-07-05 11:30:00 ET
The Na-Cho Nyäk Dun First Nation is demanding an immediate cessation of all mining operations on its traditional lands in Yukon after a landslide at Victoria Gold's ( TSXV : VGCX ,OTC Pink:VITFF) Eagle mine last week.
In a statement released on Wednesday (July 3), the First Nation called for an independent investigation and review of the incident, labeling it "the region's most recent and potentially catastrophic mining failure."
Chief Dawna Hope emphasized the need for sustainable development and responsible mining practices, highlighting the priority of protecting the integrity of the Na-Cho Nyäk Dun's lands, people and ecosystems.
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First Nation Calls for Halt to Yukon Mining Activities After Eagle Incident