Keno Hill Silver District is in the Mayo Mining District of Central Yukon, Territory, within the traditional territory of the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyak Dun (“NND”).
COMMUNITY
Since 2008, Alexco and NND have a Comprehensive Cooperation and Benefits Agreement (the “Agreement”) that sets out the terms of Alexco’s remediation, mineral exploration, and development and mining at Keno Hill. It is under the terms of this agreement that Alexco and NND have established a long-term relationship honoring the principles of economic sustainability, environmental stewardship and self determination of NND in respect to the NND Lands and its resources.
Alexco is commited to:
Maintaining a cooperative and respectful long-term relationship with the NND
Mitigating adverse impacts of its activities at Keno Hill
Providing business and employment opportunities related to Keno Hill’s development and operation to NND citizens and businesses in order to promote their economic self-reliance
Establishing a role for NND in the assessment, permitting and environmental monitoring of Keno Hill and the promotion of environmental stewardship
Setting out financial provisions to enable NND to participate in the opportunities and benefits related to Keno Hill’s development and operation
Establishing a role for NND in the assessment, permitting and environmental monitoring of Keno Hill and the promotion of environmental stewardship
We are committed to providing employment and training opportunities to NND citizens and Yukon residents. A strong Yukon workforce benefits us all.
We are working in the traditional territory of the FNNND. NND citizens and partners have long been part of the mining industry. Our CCBA sets out many of the basic values of our working relationship. As part of this agreement, Alexco established a legacy fund to support local projects, scholarship contributions to NND citizens to support education, and training opportunies to bring new skills.
Through this agreement, we value:
- Effective and efficient communication between Alexco and NND to foster a cooperative and respectful relationship.
- Business and employment opportunities at Keno Hill for NND citizens and businesses.
- The expertise of NND in our assessment, permitting and environmental monitoring of Keno Hill and the promotion of environmental stewardship.
- Regular meetings with an open forum for Alexco and NND to discuss matters related to Keno Hill and development for both parties.
- JV Agreements and Partnerships with NND Development Corporation in our procurement and service selection processes.
