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Subject: Abandoned claims are step in the right direction for George River
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Canadian Boreal Initiative
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Abandoned claims are step in the right direction for George River caribou herd
and resolving Labrador land use plan conflict
GOOSE BAY, NL, Aug. 16, 2013 /CNW/ - The Canadian Boreal Initiative (CBI)
applauds the decision by Altius Minerals and Cliffs Natural Resources to
abandon controversial mineral claims in northern Labrador. The controversial
claims are located in the heart of the calving grounds of the George River
caribou herd, in an area that the Nunatsiavut Government expressly indicated
should be protected from any development.
"The move by Altius and Cliffs is a clear response to Nunatsiavut's land use
planning recommendations, and the impact of risk on both companies' bottom
lines," said Valérie Courtois, Senior Advisor for Aboriginal Relations for CBI.
"Resource development must respect Aboriginal interests, and land use plans are
the best way to clarify what areas should be protected for wildlife and what
areas are suitable for industry. Cliffs and Altius should be applauded for
doing the right thing."
The Nunatsiavut Government has taken the Government of Newfoundland and
Labrador to court over the province's delay in finalizing the long-awaited land
use plan. The plan proposes a majority of the land open to development, but
also includes important ecological protections for the coast, the Iron Strand,
and importantly the calving grounds of the George River Caribou herd.
Nunatsiavut, along with the Innu Nation, Nunatukavut, and a number of Quebec
Aboriginal nations recently formed the Ungava Peninsula Caribou Aboriginal
Round Table. The round table has called for the full protection of the George
River caribou herd calving grounds, and endorsed the land use plan for the
Labrador Inuit Settlement Area. While the exploration claims held by Altius and
Cliffs have been abandoned, the government of Newfoundland and Labrador
continues to allow claim staking in the area.
About the Canadian Boreal Initiative
The Canadian Boreal Initiative brings together diverse partners to create new
solutions for Boreal Forest conservation and acts as a catalyst for
on-the-ground efforts across the Boreal Forest by governments, industry,
Aboriginal communities, conservation groups, major retailers, financial
institutions, and scientists.
SOURCE Canadian Boreal Initiative
For further information:
Valérie Courtois, Canadian Boreal Initiative
vcourt...@borealcanada.ca
(709) 899-0578
Canadian Boreal Initiative - More on this organization
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