First Nations pact signed for Premier/Centerra gold project

Greenstone Gold Mines (GGM), a 50:50 joint venture between Premier Gold Mines and Centerra Gold, has the support of local communities for its Hardrock gold project, in Ontario.

Premier announced on Thursday that GGM had signed a a long-term relationship agreement with Aroland First Nation, Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek, and Ginoogaming First Nation, committing the partnership to protecting the environment, supporting local social and cultural practices and providing employment and business opportunities.