Tahltan Nation Ensures Newmont Follows Section 7 Agreement

The Tahltan Nation has confirmed that Newmont will respect the Section 7 Agreement in their ongoing work within the Tahltan Territory, including the proposed Red Chris Block Cave transition. The agreement ensures that all decisions impacting Tahltan lands and people are made with free, prior, and informed consent. Tahltan leadership emphasized that while the Province prioritizes Red Chris, this process must align with the DRIPA Section 7 Joint-Decision-Making framework. Newmont has committed to this process, acknowledging that Tahltan consent cannot be rushed. The Nation remains focused on ensuring that all factors—environmental, cultural, social, and economic—are fully considered. Tahltan leadership stressed the importance of transparency, trust, and partnership in future decisions, underscoring that all choices should be made in collaboration with the Nation.