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Aroland First Nation, Animbiiggo Zaagi'gan Anishinaabek and Ginoogaming First Nation Enters into Exploration Agreement with Tombill Mines
Toronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 24, 2022) - Tombill Mines Limited (TSXV: TBLL) (t...
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[{"type":"text","content":"Aroland First Nation, Animbiiggo Zaagi'gan Anishinaabek and Ginoogaming First Nation Enters into Exploration Agreement with Tombill MinesToronto, Ontario--(Newsfile Corp. - May 24, 2022) - Tombill Mines Limited (TSXV: TBLL) (the \"Company\" or \"Tombill\"), is pleased to announce that they have entered into an Exploration Agreement with Aroland First Nation (\"AFN\"), Animbiigoo Zaagi'igan Anishinaabek (\"AZA\") and Ginoogaming First Nation (\"GFN\"), herein after referred to as the (\"Three First Nations\").The Three First Nations mentioned hereto are the limited partners of Minodahmun Development Limited Partnership (\"MDLP\"). Minodahmun (meaning \"clear path\" in Ojibway) is a 100% community owned partnership between the Three First Nations. MDLP's goal is to ensure that benefits from sustainable mining projects are shared equitably with the Three First Nations and provide opportunities for community members.The Exploration Agreement with the above Three First Nations contains measures to accommodate and address concerns including impacts to Indigenous rights, cultural values, and the environment prior to exploration activities. The Exploration Agreement will prevent and minimize impacts on the Three First Nations through a variety of mitigation measures and offsetting benefits. Tombill recognizes the significance of the affected lands to the Three First Nations. In return the Three First Nations have provided their consent for Tombill's Exploration activities.Adam Horne, CEO, commented: \"We are pleased to announce a mutually respectful and consent-based relationship with the Three First Nations and look forward to working with them over the years to come. Tombill are committed to developing positive relationships, which recognizes the need for each Party in the Agreement to mutually benefit and co-exist. We are happy to fully engage in the collaboration to ensure smooth operations as we advance our mineral claims in and around Geraldaton.\"Joe Donio, President of MDLP, commented: \"This is a major milestone for the Three First Nations and Tombill. It demonstrates the importance of seeking free, prior, and informed consent for exploration projects. The Exploration Agreement provides environmental oversight, regular consultation, employment, and contracting opportunities for the Three First Nations among other provision...