Tempus Resources signs exploration agreement with Bridge River Indian Band (Xwísten)
PERTH: Tempus Resources Ltd announced the signing of a key exploration agreement with the Bridge River Indian Band (Xwísten) in relation to the Elizabeth Gold Project, located the heart of Xwísten’s traditional territory in southwestern British Columbia, Canada.
The agreement pertains to Tempus’s exploration activities which may include, without limitation, the following activities within the Project: claim staking, bedrock sampling, ground surveys within control grids (cut lines) including geological mapping and geophysical/geochemical surveys, airborne geophysical surveys, limited overburden stripping and trenching, bulk sampling and drilling related exploration activities, until a positive Bankable Feasibility stage is reached.
The agreement addresses the parties’ desire for a mutually beneficial arrangement in respect of Tempus’ current and proposed exploration activities within the Xwísten Traditional Territory, and the agreement provides for protection of traditional activities and sensitive sites, including archaeological surveys, environmental protection measures, and the opportunity for the Xwísten communities to participate in any business and employment opportunities that the Project generates.
Tempus Managing Director, Brendan Borg commented, “Working cooperatively and respectfully with indigenous groups is always a key element of ensuring the success of any mineral project. We are very pleased to be developing a mutually beneficial relationship with the Xwísten people, solidified by this agreement, which acknowledges and respects their Indigenous Title and Rights, and provides for a variety of heritage protection, environmental and commercial benefits”.
Xwísten’s Chief Susan James commented, “We are pleased to have concluded this agreement with Tempus and the establishment of a cooperative relationship going forward with our voice and interests being taken into consideration throughout the growth of the project. We are confident that our agreement will help us work through challenging times while achieving the results that both parties have envisioned.”
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