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Friday, June 16, 2006 11:01:17 AM
*** Gold/copper related post (NXG) ***
An interesting development that I think Northgate is hoping will lead to 'bigger and better things' for NXG and it's share holders w/r to it's undeveloped Kemess North resource. (details below)
Northgate Minerals and the Tse Keh Nay-3 Nations sign Kemess South Cooperation Agreement
Thursday June 15, 4:30 pm ET
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(MARKET WIRE)--Jun 15, 2006 -- Northgate Minerals Corporation (TSX:NGX.TO - News)(AMEX:NXG - News) and the Tse Keh Nay (3 Nations) are pleased to announce that they have signed a Cooperation Agreement related to the operation of Northgate's existing Kemess South mine in Northern British Columbia.
In the Agreement, the Tse Keh Nay (3 Nations) consisting of the Takla, Tsay Keh Dene and Kwadacha First Nations have agreed to formally respect the rights and interests of Northgate's wholly owned subsidiary Kemess Mines Ltd. to operate the Kemess South Mine within the traditional territories of the Tse Keh Nay. In exchange for this recognition, Kemess Mines Ltd. has agreed to respect the Tse Keh Nay's rights in the area and to provide funding to the Tse Keh Nay in the amount of Cdn$1,000,000 per year over the remaining Kemess South mine life. The funding will be used to benefit the Tse Keh Nay member communities.
As part of the Agreement, Northgate and the Tse Keh Nay (3 Nations) have agreed to meet twice per year during the term of the Agreement to discuss issues of mutual interest related to Northgate's ongoing activities at the Kemess South mine.
About Tse Keh Nay (3 Nations):
The Tse Keh Nay First Nations Group consists of the Takla, Tsay Keh Dene and Kwadacha First Nations that have lived in communities in the North Central portion of BC since time immemorial and who have asserted aboriginal rights and title to the area currently occupied by the Kemess South mining and milling operation.
About Northgate:
Northgate Minerals Corporation is a gold and copper mining company focused on operations and opportunities in the Americas. The Corporation's principal assets are the 300,000-ounce per year Kemess South mine in north-central British Columbia, and the Young-Davidson property in northern Ontario. Northgate is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol NGX and on the American Stock Exchange under the symbol NXG.
http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/060615/0136330.html
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The above agreement (payoff?) mentions only NXG's Kemess South mine. The big question in my mind now becomes whether this agreement will prove be a step in the 'right' direction to bridge the gap to get the Four Nation's leaders to agree to Northgate using Amazay (Duncan) Lake for the tailings wastes of the undeveloped/halted 4 million gold oz Kemess North resource.
4 Nations letter to federal/provincial government Re: Kemess NorthAug 12, 2005
4 Nations
Gitxsan House of Nii Kyap ~ Kwadacha First Nation, Takla Lake First Nation ~ Tsay Keh Dene First Nation
Dear Messers and Madame:
Re: Use of Amazay/Duncan Lake as a tailings and waste rock facility
The 4 Nations continue to state that Amazay/Duncan Lake cannot be used as a tailings and waste rock facility. This would set a precedent for the destruction of lakes throughout Canada. We note that you have legislation that protects lakes from this destruction. 4 Nations have similar concerns as the residents in Wabamun Lake in Alberta. You cannot make what is illegal in Alberta to be legal in British Columbia.
The current environmental review process has commenced without the involvement of the 4 Nations and therefore we insist that any reference to the use of Amazay/Duncan Lake be removed from the draft guidelines for the Environmental Impact Assessment.
We have included the November 9th, 2004 letter to Northgate Minerals that was copied to both federal and provincial government ministries.
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
Gitxsan House of Nii Kyap
Kwadacha First Nation
Takla Lake First Nation
Tsay Keh Dene First Nation
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November 9, 2004
Ken Stowe
President and CEO
Northgate Minerals Corp.
18 King St. East
Suite 1602
Toronto, Ont.
M5C 1C4
Dear Mr. Stowe,
Re: Support for Sustainable Development
The 5 Nations have made a final decision to oppose the use of Duncan/Amazay Lake as a site for mine tailings and waste rock because of the enormous and irreversible damage it will cause to the lake and surrounding environment. The use of this lake as a waste area for your proposed Kemess North mining project was unanimously rejected. This decision was directed by the Chiefs and grassroots membership.
Yesterday, after a lengthy discussion with representatives from the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office, and the Ministry of Energy and Mines it was brought to the attention of the Chiefs that government and Northgate are still uncertain if this lake could be used for your project. During your initial meeting in Prince George on July 30th, 2004 at the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council office the Chiefs clearly stated their opposition to the destruction of their lake. We have been asked to set the record straight that the unanimous decision is to protect this highly valued area – Duncan/Amazay Lake cannot be used as a tailings and waste rock alternative.
With the above said, the 5 Nations are agreeable to review the other 15 options that you propose in your documentation. The 5 Nations commit to participate as a government in the proposed tripartite panel review and work with the federal and provincial governments to draft the terms of reference for the project.
The 5 Nations are not opposed to economic development within their territories provided it is achieved in a sustainable manner that accommodates their concerns and interests.
Opportunities still exist to continue discussions on the Consultation and Accommodation Procedures – General Provisions that we anticipate will lead to a document to guide all present and future development in their territories. We foresee that a mutually beneficial relationship will result from these continued discussions.
We await your written response to us in a timely manner.
Yours truly,
Justa Monk, Spokesperson
Fred Patrick, Bear Lake People
Rena Benson, Gitxsan House of Nii Kyap
Chief Emil McCook, Kwadacha First Nation
Chief Janet West, Takla Lake First Nation
Chief Johnny Pierre, Tsay Keh Dene First Nation
Grand Chief Edward John and Dave Porter, First Nations Summit
http://www.dogwoodinitiative.org/newsstories/4_nations_letter-to_federal_provincial
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Stay tuned..... <g>
An interesting development that I think Northgate is hoping will lead to 'bigger and better things' for NXG and it's share holders w/r to it's undeveloped Kemess North resource. (details below)
Northgate Minerals and the Tse Keh Nay-3 Nations sign Kemess South Cooperation Agreement
Thursday June 15, 4:30 pm ET
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA--(MARKET WIRE)--Jun 15, 2006 -- Northgate Minerals Corporation (TSX:NGX.TO - News)(AMEX:NXG - News) and the Tse Keh Nay (3 Nations) are pleased to announce that they have signed a Cooperation Agreement related to the operation of Northgate's existing Kemess South mine in Northern British Columbia.
In the Agreement, the Tse Keh Nay (3 Nations) consisting of the Takla, Tsay Keh Dene and Kwadacha First Nations have agreed to formally respect the rights and interests of Northgate's wholly owned subsidiary Kemess Mines Ltd. to operate the Kemess South Mine within the traditional territories of the Tse Keh Nay. In exchange for this recognition, Kemess Mines Ltd. has agreed to respect the Tse Keh Nay's rights in the area and to provide funding to the Tse Keh Nay in the amount of Cdn$1,000,000 per year over the remaining Kemess South mine life. The funding will be used to benefit the Tse Keh Nay member communities.
As part of the Agreement, Northgate and the Tse Keh Nay (3 Nations) have agreed to meet twice per year during the term of the Agreement to discuss issues of mutual interest related to Northgate's ongoing activities at the Kemess South mine.
About Tse Keh Nay (3 Nations):
The Tse Keh Nay First Nations Group consists of the Takla, Tsay Keh Dene and Kwadacha First Nations that have lived in communities in the North Central portion of BC since time immemorial and who have asserted aboriginal rights and title to the area currently occupied by the Kemess South mining and milling operation.
About Northgate:
Northgate Minerals Corporation is a gold and copper mining company focused on operations and opportunities in the Americas. The Corporation's principal assets are the 300,000-ounce per year Kemess South mine in north-central British Columbia, and the Young-Davidson property in northern Ontario. Northgate is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol NGX and on the American Stock Exchange under the symbol NXG.
http://biz.yahoo.com/iw/060615/0136330.html
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The above agreement (payoff?) mentions only NXG's Kemess South mine. The big question in my mind now becomes whether this agreement will prove be a step in the 'right' direction to bridge the gap to get the Four Nation's leaders to agree to Northgate using Amazay (Duncan) Lake for the tailings wastes of the undeveloped/halted 4 million gold oz Kemess North resource.
4 Nations letter to federal/provincial government Re: Kemess NorthAug 12, 2005
4 Nations
Gitxsan House of Nii Kyap ~ Kwadacha First Nation, Takla Lake First Nation ~ Tsay Keh Dene First Nation
Dear Messers and Madame:
Re: Use of Amazay/Duncan Lake as a tailings and waste rock facility
The 4 Nations continue to state that Amazay/Duncan Lake cannot be used as a tailings and waste rock facility. This would set a precedent for the destruction of lakes throughout Canada. We note that you have legislation that protects lakes from this destruction. 4 Nations have similar concerns as the residents in Wabamun Lake in Alberta. You cannot make what is illegal in Alberta to be legal in British Columbia.
The current environmental review process has commenced without the involvement of the 4 Nations and therefore we insist that any reference to the use of Amazay/Duncan Lake be removed from the draft guidelines for the Environmental Impact Assessment.
We have included the November 9th, 2004 letter to Northgate Minerals that was copied to both federal and provincial government ministries.
Sincerely,
ORIGINAL SIGNED BY
Gitxsan House of Nii Kyap
Kwadacha First Nation
Takla Lake First Nation
Tsay Keh Dene First Nation
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
November 9, 2004
Ken Stowe
President and CEO
Northgate Minerals Corp.
18 King St. East
Suite 1602
Toronto, Ont.
M5C 1C4
Dear Mr. Stowe,
Re: Support for Sustainable Development
The 5 Nations have made a final decision to oppose the use of Duncan/Amazay Lake as a site for mine tailings and waste rock because of the enormous and irreversible damage it will cause to the lake and surrounding environment. The use of this lake as a waste area for your proposed Kemess North mining project was unanimously rejected. This decision was directed by the Chiefs and grassroots membership.
Yesterday, after a lengthy discussion with representatives from the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency, the British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office, and the Ministry of Energy and Mines it was brought to the attention of the Chiefs that government and Northgate are still uncertain if this lake could be used for your project. During your initial meeting in Prince George on July 30th, 2004 at the Carrier Sekani Tribal Council office the Chiefs clearly stated their opposition to the destruction of their lake. We have been asked to set the record straight that the unanimous decision is to protect this highly valued area – Duncan/Amazay Lake cannot be used as a tailings and waste rock alternative.
With the above said, the 5 Nations are agreeable to review the other 15 options that you propose in your documentation. The 5 Nations commit to participate as a government in the proposed tripartite panel review and work with the federal and provincial governments to draft the terms of reference for the project.
The 5 Nations are not opposed to economic development within their territories provided it is achieved in a sustainable manner that accommodates their concerns and interests.
Opportunities still exist to continue discussions on the Consultation and Accommodation Procedures – General Provisions that we anticipate will lead to a document to guide all present and future development in their territories. We foresee that a mutually beneficial relationship will result from these continued discussions.
We await your written response to us in a timely manner.
Yours truly,
Justa Monk, Spokesperson
Fred Patrick, Bear Lake People
Rena Benson, Gitxsan House of Nii Kyap
Chief Emil McCook, Kwadacha First Nation
Chief Janet West, Takla Lake First Nation
Chief Johnny Pierre, Tsay Keh Dene First Nation
Grand Chief Edward John and Dave Porter, First Nations Summit
http://www.dogwoodinitiative.org/newsstories/4_nations_letter-to_federal_provincial
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Stay tuned..... <g>
Dan 
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