Informal EA was covered a long time ago before alot of the funds were used in drilling, scoping and other studies. In fact, the biggest hurdle of the EA would be getting a good working relationship with the Tahitan Nation and CUU has that.
The EA that is currently being completed ensures that CUU still meets the requirements of any new governmental regulations. If there was to be any issues, it would have been well known and documented by now. The MOU posted below is the key document that will give us the green light. IMO
Copper Fox has entered into several agreements with the Tahltan Central Council and the Tahltan Nation Development Corporation including:
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A memorandum of Understanding with the Tahltan Nation Development Corporation
Copper Fox has signed Memorandum of Understanding with the Tahltan Nation Development Corporation which defines the scope of work, program commitments, cooperation, and communication that Copper Fox will follow at Schaft Creek and recognizes TNDC will be a "preferred contractor". This agreement includes commitments regarding contracting and sub contracting opportunities for Tahltan businesses and employment and training opportunities for all members of the Tahltan Nation. The Tahltan Nation Development Corporation (TNDC) is the economic arm of the Tahltan Nation and generates wealth, economic, employment and training opportunities for all members of the Tahltan Nation
