Val-d’Or Mining Secures Agreement with Regional First Nations

A recent release from Newsfile highlights a new exploration agreement between Val-d’Or Mining and the Matachewan First Nation and Mattagami First Nation, in partnership with the Wabun Tribal Council. The agreement covers exploration activities across traditional lands in the Abitibi Greenstone Belt in northeastern Ontario.

The deal marks the result of over five years of relationship-building and establishes a framework for ongoing cooperation, including shared economic opportunities and community involvement. It also supports upcoming exploration work, with local First Nations providing formal backing for initial drilling programs.

This type of agreement reflects the continued importance of collaboration between mining companies and local communities as exploration activity expands across Northern Ontario.

Source: NEWSFILE, Read the full article_