De Beers Canada and Mountain Province Diamonds are pleased to announce that De Beers, as Operator of the Gahcho Kué Project, has entered into an Impact Benefit Agreement (IBA) with the Tłı̨chǫ Government for the proposed Gahcho Kué Mine. The agreement puts in place a framework for De Beers and the Tłı̨chǫ Government to work together over the life of the mine enabling participation by the Tłı̨chǫ in the opportunities that the mine provides.
"The Gahcho Kué Project is located within Mǫwhì Gogha Dè Nı̨ı̨tłèè, an area which the Tłı̨chǫ have traditionally used and occupied and the protection of the land, water, wildlife and our way of life has guided our negotiating team," said Grand Chief Eddie Erasmus. "This agreement confirms our
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