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January 30, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

Amendments to British Columbia’s Land Act Proposed Amendments to Land Act Could Empower Indigenous Communities in British Columbia

Without any media alert, McMillan, a Vancouver based law firm, issued a release emphasizing the potential significance of impending changes to land use decisions in British Columbia which could have far-reaching implications for the resource sector. The firm expressed in its release, “Make no mistake – the subject matter of the consultation is unprecedented and of profound importance to any company that requires authorization to use Crown land in BC.” “These include things like grazing leases, mining leases, licenses of occupation, and dock permits.” According to McMillan, historically, these decisions have been made by the Minister responsible for the Land

January 25, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

Wyloo’s Ambitious Plans Clash with Indigenous Opposition Wyloo’s Ambitious Plans Clash with Indigenous Opposition

Wyloo Mines is charging ahead with mine planning and gearing up for an updated feasibility study next year. The company has its sights set on the Ring of Fire development and is actively engaged in environmental studies and permitting activities. According to the current timeline, construction is slated to commence in 2027, with production expected to kick off by the end of 2030. Despite Wyloo’s aspirations, the project is encountering resistance from Indigenous leaders. The province asserts that there are nine First Nations located within the Ring of Fire. While two of these nations – Webequie and Marten Falls –