Indigenous rights

A prominent First Nations chief has called for meaningful inclusion of Indigenous communities in decision-making processes related to mining activities in British Columbia, emphasizing the need for partnership, respect for traditional…

The Association for Mineral Exploration (AME) has called on the Premier of British Columbia to appeal a recent court decision that affects how mineral claims are staked in relation to Indigenous rights. The ruling has sparked concern within…

In a landmark development, Rio Tinto and the Puutu Kunti Kurrama and Pinikura (PKKP) Aboriginal Corporation have formalized a new cultural heritage management agreement. This initiative follows the 2020 destruction of the 46,000-year-old…