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FNNND calls out Yukon Government over exclusive mine sale talks, demands consent

the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun said it has not consented to any sale or restart. (Panebi Wilson/Chon-FM news)

The First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun said it has not consented to any sale or restart and has no agreements with any party

The Government of Yukon has approved a 90-day exclusivity deal between court-appointed receiver PricewaterhouseCoopers Inc. and Singapore-based Boroo Pte. Ltd. to negotiate a potential sale of the Eagle Gold Mine.

While no deal is final, the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun said it has not consented to any sale or restart and has no agreements with any party.
In a media release, FNNND criticized the April 28 announcement, made on the National Day of Mourning, noting workers were injured in the June 24, 2024, heap leach failure, and lives were spared only because it happened at shift change.

Since the disaster, FNNND has demanded full site cleanup, accountability, and mining law reform, citing ongoing toxic spills and poor management. It says the Yukon Government's focus on selling the site prompted its treaty rights lawsuit.
FNNND neither supports nor opposes a sale to Boroo but says all site decisions require full collaboration and consent from the Nation, the release said.

The Government of Yukon said it set criteria to protect Yukoners and ensure any buyer is responsible and experienced. Regulatory approvals and First Nation consultation are required before any restart.

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