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Snowline Gold And First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun Sign Memorandum of Understanding
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / January 19, 2026 / SNOWLINE GOLD CORP. (TSX:SGD)(OTCQB:SNWG...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Snowline Gold And First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun Sign Memorandum of UnderstandingVANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / January 19, 2026 / SNOWLINE GOLD CORP. (TSX:SGD)(OTCQB:SNWGF) (the \"Company\" or \"Snowline\") is pleased to announce the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (\"MOU\") with the First Nation of Na-Cho Nyäk Dun (\"FNNND\") in relation to FNNND's governance role on a future mine development on the Rogue Project as well as Snowline's ongoing exploration programs and environmental & engineering studies in the Traditional Territory of FNNND. The MOU was signed in Mayo, Yukon on January 17, 2026, by Scott Berdahl, CEO & Director of Snowline, and Chief Dawna Hope of FNNND.Scott Berdahl, CEO & Director of Snowline, commented: \"We are honoured and grateful to take this step forward with the First Nation of Na‑Cho Nyäk Dun. This MOU reflects shared values and Snowline's commitment to environmental stewardship, operational integrity, and creating economic opportunity. It provides us with a clear framework for moving forward respectfully and responsibly within FNNND Traditional Territory while strengthening the foundation for open and effective communication. We look forward to continuing this work together in a way that supports FNNND Citizens, respects the land, and helps create meaningful long‑term value.\"Dawna Hope, Chief of FNNND, commented: \"We are very excited about this MOU with Snowline, and what it embodies in terms of a new relationship with mining companies on our Traditional Territory. FNNND has never been opposed to mining - our community depends on opportunities for economic development. We only want to ensure development happens in a good way, respectful of our rights and ways of living. Development needs to be sustainable, for FNNND Citizens, all people who call the Yukon home, and for all who rely on these lands and waters. This MOU with Snowline reflects that. It respects our inherent and Treaty-enshrined role as stewards of our Traditional Territory. We are pleased to be working together with Snowline in a good way, and we hope this sets a precedent for other operators.\"FNNND Council stated: \"This MOU marks a significant step towards a new chapter of mining in the Yukon, in which First Nations' right to govern our own Traditional Territories is upheld,\" FN...