Eeyou Istchee

Eastmain Resumes Exploration on High-Priority Targets

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Thursday, July 2, 2020
Mining, Minerals, Natural Resources, Eastmain, Quebec, Oceans, Geography of Quebec, Eeyou Istchee, James Bay, Eastmain, First Nations in Quebec, Eastmain River

Exploration activities will focus on extending the Eau Claire mineral resource envelope at depth and testing new regional exploration targets at Radisson, Reservoir and Clearwater ( FIGURES 1-6 ).

Key Points: 
  • Exploration activities will focus on extending the Eau Claire mineral resource envelope at depth and testing new regional exploration targets at Radisson, Reservoir and Clearwater ( FIGURES 1-6 ).
  • Blair Schultz, Interim President and CEO commented, Eastmain has one of the premier land positions in James Bay with over 100,000 hectares of prospective exploration ground.
  • With a robust PEA, and an extensive exploration land package in James Bay, we expect Eastmain to garner the markets attention again as we ramp up near-term exploration efforts.
  • Eastmain is a Canadian exploration company operating in the Eeyou Istchee emerging James Bay gold camp in Qubec.

Eastmain Options the Lac Lessard Property

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Wednesday, June 10, 2020
Mining, Minerals, Natural Resources, Eeyou Istchee, Eastmain, Quebec, Geography of Quebec, Political geography

Eastmain Resources Inc. (Eastmain or the Company - TSX:ER, OTCQB:EANRF), a gold exploration and development company based in Eeyou Istchee James Bay, Quebec, is pleased to announce it has optioned its Lac Lessard PGM (Platinum Group Metals) Property (the Project) to a private company.

Key Points: 
  • Eastmain Resources Inc. (Eastmain or the Company - TSX:ER, OTCQB:EANRF), a gold exploration and development company based in Eeyou Istchee James Bay, Quebec, is pleased to announce it has optioned its Lac Lessard PGM (Platinum Group Metals) Property (the Project) to a private company.
  • Lac Lessard is located 15 kilometres northeast of the Eastmain mine property, recently optioned to Benz Mining Inc., and located 325 km NE of the town of Chibougamau.
  • The Lac Lessard property hosts an intrusive complex which is prospective for PGMs.
  • Blair Schultz, Eastmain Interim President and CEO commented, We are thrilled to monetize another one of Eastmains non-core assets.

 Eastmain Appoints David Stein to the Board of Directors

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Wednesday, March 4, 2020
Professional services, Natural Resources, Human resources, Mining, Minerals, Eeyou Istchee, Eastmain, Quebec, Laurie, David Stein, Stein, Eastmain, Names

Laurence (Laurie) Curtis, Chairman of Eastmain Resources Inc. (TSX:ER, OTCQB:EANRF) (Eastmain or the Company) is pleased to announce that David Stein, CFA, MSc.

Key Points: 
  • Laurence (Laurie) Curtis, Chairman of Eastmain Resources Inc. (TSX:ER, OTCQB:EANRF) (Eastmain or the Company) is pleased to announce that David Stein, CFA, MSc.
  • Mr. Stein takes the place of Mr. Lemasson who stepped down from the Company in December 2019.
  • Laurie Curtis, Eastmain Resources Chairman commented, We are delighted to welcome David Stein to our board.
  • David Stein is a well-respected Mining Executive with over 20 years experience bridging the gap between the technical and financial sectors of natural resources.

Nemaska Lithium Announces Changes to Board of Directors

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Monday, January 20, 2020
Chemistry, Chemical elements, Physical sciences, Eeyou Istchee, Lithium, Nemaska, Spodumene

QUEBEC CITY, Jan. 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nemaska Lithium (Nemaska Lithium or the Corporation) announces that its Board of Directors appointed Mr.Jacques Mallette as Chairman of the Board, effective January19, 2020.

Key Points: 
  • QUEBEC CITY, Jan. 20, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nemaska Lithium (Nemaska Lithium or the Corporation) announces that its Board of Directors appointed Mr.Jacques Mallette as Chairman of the Board, effective January19, 2020.
  • Mr.Baril will continue to share his experience and knowledge as a member of the Board of Directors.
  • Nemaska Lithium Inc. is a developing chemical company whose activities will be vertically integrated, from spodumene mining to the commercialization of high-purity lithium hydroxide.
  • Further information regarding Nemaska Lithium is available in the SEDAR database ( www.sedar.com ) and on the Corporations website at: www.nemaskalithium.com .

Cree Nation Welcomes Court of Appeal's Dismissal of Strateco's Claim

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Thursday, January 16, 2020
First Nations, Indigenous peoples of North America, Indigenous peoples in Canada, Grand Council of the Crees, Abel Bosum, Eeyou Istchee, Mistissini, Quebec, Cree, Eeyou Istchee James Bay Regional Government, Agreement Respecting a New Relationship Between the Cree Nation and the Government of Quebec

"For the Cree Nation, this decision is about more than just the Matoush Project," said Grand Chief Abel Bosum.

Key Points: 
  • "For the Cree Nation, this decision is about more than just the Matoush Project," said Grand Chief Abel Bosum.
  • In August 2012, the Cree Nation declared a permanent moratorium on all uranium activities in its traditional territory of Eeyou Istchee.
  • The Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee), Cree Nation Government and Cree Nation of Mistissini participated as interveners in the trial and appeal.
  • If Strateco seeks a further appeal to the Supreme Court of Canada, the Cree Nation intends to continue its participation and to vigorously defend Cree treaty rights.

Renewal of Agreement to Establish a Funding Framework and Funding Rules for the Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay for the period 2019-2024

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Monday, October 7, 2019
Indigenous peoples of North America, First Nations, Indigenous peoples in Canada, Eeyou Istchee, First Nations in Quebec, James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement, Naskapi, Cree language, Cree, Cree Board of Health and Social Services of James Bay, Abel Bosum

This is the third five-year agreement and funding framework for the Cree Health Board entered into with the Government of Quebec.

Key Points: 
  • This is the third five-year agreement and funding framework for the Cree Health Board entered into with the Government of Quebec.
  • The Cree Health Board will also advance its work to incorporate traditional Cree healing practices and to provide a culturally safe setting for service delivery to Cree clients.
  • "This Agreement marks another important step in implementing the health and social services provided for in our treaty, the James Bay and Northern Quebec Agreement of 1975.
  • The Cree Nation is taking increasing charge of our health and social services and bringing them home to our communities.

The Viens Commission Lays Out a Road Map for Reconciliation Between Quebec and Indigenous Peoples

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Monday, September 30, 2019
First Nations, Indigenous peoples of North America, Indigenous peoples in Canada, Eeyou Istchee, Abel Bosum, Cree people, Cree, Cree language, Grand Council of the Crees, Eeyou Istchee James Bay Regional Government

The Cree Nation salutes the courage of the Indigenous women who came forward with their stories of abuse and misconduct.

Key Points: 
  • The Cree Nation salutes the courage of the Indigenous women who came forward with their stories of abuse and misconduct.
  • This discrimination seriously affects the quality of services provided to Indigenous peoples or simply denies them any service at all.
  • The Calls for Action lay out a road map for reconciliation between Quebec and Indigenous peoples.
  • Quote by Grand Chief Abel Bosum:
    "The Cree Nation of Eeyou Istchee welcomes the Final Report of the Viens Commission as a road map to reconciliation between Indigenous peoples and the Government of Quebec.

Nemaska Lithium receives Notice from the Nordic Trustee regarding its USD 350M Senior Secured Bonds

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Wednesday, September 25, 2019
Chemistry, Physical sciences, Natural sciences, Lithium, Eeyou Istchee, Escrow, Nemaska, OTC Markets Group

QUBEC CITY, Sept. 25, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nemaska Lithium Inc. (Nemaska Lithium or the Corporation) (TSX: NMX) (OTCQX: NMKEF) (Frankfurt: N0T) informs the market that it has been notified today of a notice published by Nordic Trustee AS who is holding in escrow the USD 350M proceeds from the Senior Secured Bonds (Bonds).

Key Points: 
  • QUBEC CITY, Sept. 25, 2019 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Nemaska Lithium Inc. (Nemaska Lithium or the Corporation) (TSX: NMX) (OTCQX: NMKEF) (Frankfurt: N0T) informs the market that it has been notified today of a notice published by Nordic Trustee AS who is holding in escrow the USD 350M proceeds from the Senior Secured Bonds (Bonds).
  • On this date the Bonds should have been prepaid at par together with accrued interest from the escrow account controlled by Nordic Trustee AS.
  • Investors may refer to the press release of Nemaska Lithium dated September 17, 2019 for further information regarding the content of this press release.
  • Further information regarding Nemaska Lithium is available in the SEDAR database ( www.sedar.com ) and on the Corporations website at: www.nemaskalithium.com .

Cree Nation Government Enacts 'Historic' Cree Language Bill

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Wednesday, September 18, 2019
First Nations, Indigenous peoples of North America, Indigenous peoples in Canada, Eeyou Istchee, Waswanipi, Cree, Nord-du-Québec, Cree Nation of Nemaska, Draft:Cree People of Eeyou Istchee

WASWANIPI, EEYOU ISTCHEE, QC, Sept. 18, 2019 /CNW/ -Today, the Cree Nation Government unanimously passed its first Bill An Act respecting the Cree language of Eeyou Istchee.

Key Points: 
  • WASWANIPI, EEYOU ISTCHEE, QC, Sept. 18, 2019 /CNW/ -Today, the Cree Nation Government unanimously passed its first Bill An Act respecting the Cree language of Eeyou Istchee.
  • The objectives of the Act are to support and promote the use of the Cree language, to support Cree efforts to reclaim, revitalize, maintain and strengthen the Cree language, and to plan initiatives and activities for restoring and maintaining fluency in the Cree language.
  • In 2017, the Cree Nation of Eeyou Istchee (northern Quebec) successfully concluded a Governance Agreement with the Government of Canada which described a vast range of powers and jurisdictions to be exercised by the Cree Nation Government and by the local Cree First Nations.
  • "Revitalizing our Cree language is essential in ensuring a strong Cree culture", stated Dr. Sarah Pashagumskum, Chair of the Cree School Board.

Eastmain Options the Eastmain Mine Project to Benz Mining

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Thursday, August 8, 2019
Mining, Minerals, Natural Resources, Eeyou Istchee, Eastmain, Quebec, Political geography, QUEBEC, Geography of Canada

Eastmain Resources Inc. (Eastmain or the Company - TSX:ER, OTCQX:EANRF), a gold exploration and development company based in Eeyou Istchee James Bay, Quebec, is pleased to announce that, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Eastmain Mines Inc., it has reached an agreement with Benz Mining Corp. (Benz) (TSX-V:BZ) to option the Eastmain Mine Project (the Project).

Key Points: 
  • Eastmain Resources Inc. (Eastmain or the Company - TSX:ER, OTCQX:EANRF), a gold exploration and development company based in Eeyou Istchee James Bay, Quebec, is pleased to announce that, through its wholly-owned subsidiary Eastmain Mines Inc., it has reached an agreement with Benz Mining Corp. (Benz) (TSX-V:BZ) to option the Eastmain Mine Project (the Project).
  • We believe the Project will allow Benz Mining the opportunity to explore, develop and eventually bring the gold-poly-metallic mine back into production.
  • Pursuant to the Option Agreement, Eastmain grants Benz an exclusive option to earn a 75% interest in the Project by receiving from Benz, the following cash and common shares payments (the Option Payments):
    2.
  • The option to acquire 75% of the Eastmain Mine Project will be satisfied if and when Benz has met the above requirements.