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B.C. introduces new mining claims framework to ensure First Nations consultation

  • British Columbia introduced a new mining claims consultation framework requiring First Nations to be consulted at the time of claim staking, following a 2023 B.C. Supreme Court ruling.
  • Mining Minister Jagrup Brar emphasized that the new framework aims to address constitutional obligations and improve the mineral exploration process.
  • Terry Teegee, Chief of the B.C. Assembly of First Nations, criticized the framework for not meeting the collaborative standards set by Indigenous rights law, calling it a step backward.
  • The framework prohibits companies from registering large areas for mineral exploration without notifying First Nations.
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Terry Teegee: The mineral claims consultation framework is a step backward for B.C.

In 2023, the B.C. Supreme Court ruled in the Gitxaala v. British Columbia decision that the provincial government is required to consult with First Nations before registering claims under the Mineral Tenure Act by March 26, 2025. This ruling led to the creation of the mineral claims consultation framework.

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Curve Lake citizen offers insight on Indigenous rights and engagement at Toronto conference – Anishinabek News

By Sam Laskaris TORONTO – Saga Williams has spent more than 20 years being involved not only in land claims settlements, but also various high-profile projects since being called to the bar. These initiatives include energy, mining, and economic, and policy development initiatives. Williams, a member of Curve Lake First Nation, was also a speaker […]

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British Columbia - New framework introduced for First Nations consultation on mining claims

The Province is introducing new tools and guidance to support changes to B.C.'s mineral tenure system, required to address a 2023 court ruling.The new Mineral Claims Consultation Framework (MC. . .

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B.C. to introduce new mining claims framework to ensure First Nations consultation - The Turtle Island News

CP-The British Columbia government says it is introducing a new framework for First Nations consultations on mining claims. It says the changes to B.C.’s mineral tenure system are required to align with a 2023 B.C. Supreme Court ruling in Gitxaała vs. British Columbia. The ruling established that First Nations need to be consulted at the time of claim staking, a shift from the previous practice where consultation began later during the permittin…

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B.C. to introduce new mining claims framework to ensure First Nations consultation – Energeticcity.ca

VICTORIA, B.C. — The British Columbia government says it is introducing a new framework for First Nations consultations on mining claims. It says the changes to B.C.’s mineral tenure system are required to align with a 2023 B.C. Supreme Court ruling in Gitxaała vs. British Columbia. The ruling established that First Nations need to be consulted at the time of claim staking, a shift from the previous practice where consultation began later during…

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BC now requires claims staking consultation

AME is concerned about unclear timelines and potential bias introduced by new Indigenous consultation framework. Many within British Columbia's mining sector are concerned that a well-intended framework for Indigenous consultation at the front end of the mineral claim-staking process introduces bias and extended timelines that could disadvantage smaller mineral exploration companies that...

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North of 60 Mining News broke the news in on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.
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