NHCN Purchases 100% of Minago Project
NOVEMBER 1, 2024 The Chief and Council of Norway House Cree Nation (NHCN) has been working with Flying Nickel for 4 years to advance this project. The NHCN purchase of the project was supported by 99% of all Flying Nickel shareholders in the Special Meeting held on October 21, 2024.
Chief Larson Anderson of NHCN confirms that “By taking full control with 100% ownership and management, we can drive this project forward, focus on the environment, maximize employment, and build economic opportunities for our people.”
The Minago Project is located on the NHCN Resource Management Area, 107 km north of Grand Rapids and 450 km north of Winnipeg, Manitoba, adjacent to Highway 6. The Minago project property comprises 94 mining claims, covering 192.36 km2, and two mining leases, covering 4.25 km2 along with the core storage and management facility in Grand Rapids.
“Norway House Cree Nation is growing Manitoba’s low-carbon economy through this historic purchase, and through the partnerships formed. This Indigenous-led model will protect the environment, create good jobs for Manitoba First Nations, and contribute to global energy needs well into the future. This new partnership and purchase is well aligned with our newly released Critical Minerals Strategy.
— Manitoba Economic Development, Investment, Trade and Natural Resources Minister Jamie Moses
Nickel is a critical mineral allowing Canada to embrace its leadership role to move away from combustion engines to green electric power. This multi-billion dollar development will allow Canada to become a world leader in environmentally friendly nickel production and battery development by using clean hydro power to substantially reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
The Minago Project received a Manitoba Environment Act licence in 2011. Flying Nickel proposed material improvements to the overall project plan in 2022 which are nearing regulatory completion and Indigenous community review.
NHCN Leadership believes that by developing an Environmental Social and Governance sensitive approach to mining the critical minerals that are necessary for our future, NHCN will be part of the worldwide solution to address climate change and future energy needs.
Chief Larson Anderson of NHCN confirms that “By taking full control with 100% ownership and management, we can drive this project forward, focus on the environment, maximize employment, and build economic opportuni5es for our people.”