b'SECTOR FEATURETch Government signs MOU with Fortescue at the Association for Mineral Exploration in January 2025. (Credit: Sarah Pruys Photo.)boardroom table. Finalized in Mayelectric haul fleet, helping set a precedentminimizing impacts on our traditional 2025 through a convertible note, thefor more sustainable development. lands and resources, Archibald says. investment can be converted into sharesWith a projected 41-year mine life andAnd we ensured they engaged with our representing a 7.9% ownership in Canadaproduction expected to begin by 2027,community throughout the process.Nickel, alongside international partnersthe Crawford project represents aRESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENTlike Samsung SDI and Anglo American, and includes a seat on the companysgenerational opportunity.ON TICH LANDSBoard of Directors. Getting there wasnt easy. The NationFarther north, Tc h Government isThis investment gives us a seat at thehad to build internal capacity to navigatetaking a deliberate approach to exploring table, Archibald says. It allows us tocomplex governance, financing, andcritical minerals opportunitiesone voice our concerns and influence regulatory issues. Community supportthat builds on existing laws, values, and decision making. was essential, especially aroundlong-term vision for the land. In January environmental safeguards. 2025, the Nation signed a Memorandum The Nation is also directly involved inof Understanding (MOU) with Fortescue, a shaping mine-related infrastructure,We needed to ensure the mine operatedglobal energy and metals company based including a power line to the site and anin an environmentally responsible way,in Australia. The agreement outlines a Does your nation want toexplore clean energy partnerships?We work with First Nations Communities from across Turtle Islandto provide community energy plans, build relationships with clean energy industry partners, and provide meaningful engagementTree Removal & FireSmart Serviceswith Indigenous peoples for clean energy projects.SAFE.PROFESSIONAL.PROJECT-READY.At Red Mountain Rigging, we provide full-scope tree and vegetation management 100% INDIGENOUSfor large-scale FireSmart and forestry OWNED AND OPERATED. projects. From slope felling to chipping and site restoration, our team works safely, efficiently, and respectfully on every terrain.Become a member of theFirst Nations Power Authority today. Respectful of the Land. 1 (306) 359-3672 info@fnpa.caredmountainrigging.com30NATIONS FORWARDIssue 12025'