Thursday, February 17, 2011

Government Continues Negotiations over Ring of Fire

The Ontario government is confident that it will reach an agreement with First Nations communities over the Ring of Fire mining project in northern Ontario.

Northern Development and Mines Minister Michael Gravelle says he is working closely with the Matawa First Nations, who have threatened to block access to the chromite deposit located on their lands.

Gravelle says the government will ensure that the Matawa First Nations will benefit from the project.