Clerical error on mining eviction notice

Neskantaga First Nation is siding with its junior gold exploration partner after the company's name inadvertently appeared on a list of companies that some northwestern Ontario chiefs want to leave the area.

Northern Superior Resources of Sudbury was slated to receive an “eviction notice” from area First Nation chiefs who claim the companies are operating without permission on its traditional land in the vicinity of the James Bay Ring of Fire.

In a joint company-First Nation news release, Neskantaga Chief Peter Moonias said it was all a mistake, stating the two parties have a “long-standing tradition of working closely” in advancing the company's Ti-pa-haa-kaa-ning (TPK), New Growth and New Growth Annex gold properties within the band's traditional land.

“We regret Northern Superior's name appearing on this eviction list.”

Company president Tom Morris said the “positive working relationship” has resulted in “numerous and important (gold) discoveries” on their three properties, which fall outside the Ring of Fire chromite camp.

“Northern Superior has worked hard to ensure that proper consultation has occurred between the company and Neskantaga through all phases of exploration thus far.”

In a release, the company insists they look forward to continuing exploration with Neskantaga's support “once market conditions improve.”

Posted by Arron Pickard