Leaders from the Tŝilhqot’in Nation are calling for the shutdown of a new diamond drilling program on their territory, until consent is given.
Last June, BC approved a 5 year drilling permit for the Newton Gold and Silver Project, operated by Carlyle Commodities.
But the consent of the Nation was never granted, and Carlyle has now begun mobilizing equipment to the site.
According to the Tŝilhqot’in National Government, no attempt was made by Carlyle to even meet with them, despite requests being issued.
Located near Newton Mountain, west of Williams Lake, the project is also opposed by the Yuneŝit’in and Xeni Gwet’in Nations.
Now, leaders from all three are requesting an immediate suspension of the program, until a meeting is conducted between them and Carlyle’s Board of Directors.
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