Dr. Diane Nicolson reports
AMARC PARTNERS WITH TSAY KEH DENE NATION AND KWADACHA NATION ON ENVIRONMENTAL RECLAMATION PROJECT
Amarc Resources Ltd. has completed a successful environmental collaboration at the Joy district in north-central British Columbia undertaken in partnership with Tsay Keh Dene Nation, Kwadacha Nation and Takla Nation. Amarc and Freeport-McMoRan Mineral Properties Canada Inc., which are advancing Joy, share a common commitment to environmental protection and working with first nations and the communities in the areas where exploration activities take place. The reclamation was carried out at two historical exploration campsites abandoned by previous operators.
"We were very pleased to work in co-operation and partnership with Tsay Keh Dene Nation and Kwadacha Nation to reclaim the historical Stealth and Pine exploration camps located within the Joy project area," said Dr. Diane Nicolson, Amarc's president and chief executive officer. "Amarc and Freeport are committed to responsible mineral development and this reclamation initiative is a great example of working together to bring a positive result.
"The safe and efficient cleanup was undertaken by Amarc and Chu Cho Industries, which provided the labour and heavy equipment for the reclamation at Stealth and Amarc and the Kwadacha Nation at Pine. Chu Cho Environmental also provided video production expertise in support of a reclamation video that highlights the work done at the abandoned Stealth campsite. I want to acknowledge Chu Cho Industries and Chu Cho Environmental for their work as well as the support of Freeport and the British Columbia government for their contributions to the collaborative effort that led to the successful outcome," concluded Dr. Nicolson.
Chief Pierre of Tsay Keh Dene noted: "Tsay Keh Dene values its relationship with Amarc and its strong commitment to a high standard of environmental responsibility. Working closely with Amarc, Tsay Keh Dene owned businesses exemplify the long tradition of environmental stewardship for which Tsay Keh Dene and its businesses are well known in the mining industry."
Amarc and Freeport collaborated with Chu Cho Industries and Chu Cho Environmental as well as the provincial government and the company that had carried out exploration historically to plan for rehabilitation of the Stealth camp. The reclamation at the Pine camp was completed by the Kwadacha Nation with Amarc and Freeport.
Chu Cho Industries and Chu Cho Environmental are local Tsay Keh Dene Nation owned businesses with the expertise and logistical capabilities to assist with planning and carrying out the cleanup and site rehabilitation.
The video showcasing this environmental reclamation is now available on the Amarc website.
About Amarc Resources Ltd.
Amarc is a mineral exploration and development company focused on developing a new generation of long-life, high-value porphyry copper-gold mines in British Columbia. Amarc is advancing its Ike, Duke and Joy porphyry copper-plus-or-minus-gold districts located in different prolific porphyry regions of Southern, central and Northern British Columbia.
Amarc is committed to responsible mineral development, which, to the company, means demonstrating leadership in environmental protection, carrying out each of its programs safely, and working constructively with first nations and the communities near the company's projects. Partnering with and creating opportunities for local businesses and communities to benefit from the company's programs is a core value and corporate priority for Amarc. At Joy, the company has agreements in place with Tsay Keh Dene Nation, Kwadacha Nation, Takla Nation and Tahltan Nation.
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