Pine Bay Project
PROJECT SPOTLIGHTS
MMDF is excited to be supporting Norway House Cree Nation’s project. It involves purchasing a decommissioned mining camp with the intent of contracting out the facilities and equipment to mineral exploration companies working in the area. With established partnerships with Rockcliff Metal Corp., Victory Nickel Inc., and Cyr Drilling International, the project has promising sustainable benefits for the community. Norway House Cree Nation will be selecting a Treaty Land Entitlement selection to provide services for future development for the project. They are pleased to be part of a group of First Nations who
With the support of MMDF, Callinex Mines Inc. is expanding their 2020/2021 drill program for the Pine Bay project. In September 2020, the company announced two high- grade Copper, Gold, Silver and Zinc Lenses at the site. The project site is located 16km from Flin Flon, Manitoba. With its
strategic location and access to key infrastructure, the advancement of the project has significant economic impact for the City of Flin Flon and surrounding area. “Our team is eager to quickly advance the emerging
will benefit from the economics and employment, and ensure the environment is protected. “The support from the MMDF will create the opportunity for Norway House Cree Nation to work with the exploration and mining initiatives within our Traditional Territory, creating much-needed
Rainbow Discovery at our Pine Bay Project in Manitoba. We believe the Rainbow Discovery has the potential to create long- term jobs for the Flin Flon community and be a significant contributor to the Manitoba economy.” - Max Porterfield, President & CEO, Callinex Mines Inc.
jobs and opportunities for the people in the region affected by the development. For far too long, First Nations have been left out of opportunities in this sector. This initiative will provide the incentive for First Nations and companies to begin to work together in a win-win partnership for resource development in the future.” - Chief Larson Anderson, Chief of Norway House Cree Nation
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