TORONTO, Aug. 11, 2021 /CNW/ - QC Copper and Gold
Inc. ("QC Copper & Gold" or the "Company") (TSXV: QCCU) is
pleased to announce that in partnership with the YMP Scholarship
Fund and Ore Group, it has created the Ore Group Indigenous
Scholarships. As part of these scholarships, QC Copper &
Gold will be awarding a $2,000
scholarship to a student leader looking to pursue a career in the
mining industry who has demonstrated academic success and a
commitment to preserving Indigenous languages and culture.
"Ore Group is very pleased to support initiatives that encourage
Canadian students to explore their interests in the natural
resource sector. Our industry faces a substantive talent gap, and
we are proud to support STEM and earth sciences education.
Furthermore, it is critical to engage Canada's Indigenous communities and encourage
their involvement within the extractive industries, as it is the
largest employer and a primary partner of these communities," said
Stephen Stewart, CEO of QC Copper
& Gold and Chairman of Young Mining Professionals.
Apply Here: Click here to find the YMP Scholarship
applications. The application deadline is August 30, 2021.
QC Copper & Gold, along with American Eagle Gold (AE: TSXV),
Baselode Energy (FIND: TSXV), Mistango River Resources (MIS: CSE)
and Orefinders Resources (ORX: TSXV), are proud to be donating a
total of $10,000 to students from the
Indigenous Community in Canada in
partnership with the Young Mining Professionals Scholarship
Fund.
About QC Copper & Gold
QC Copper & Gold
is a Copper and Gold exploration company focused on its Opemiska
Copper project within the Chibougamau district of Quebec. The Opemiska property covers 12,782
hectares and covers the past producing Springer, Perry, Robitaille
and Cooke mines, owned and operated by Falconbridge. The
company is listed on the Toronto Venture Exchange under the symbol
ORX.
About YMP Scholarship Fund
YMPSF donates 100% of
receipts to students via its scholarship program. YMPSF is a
registered charity that is eligible to offer tax receipts to its
donors. Individuals and corporations who would like to support or
create a scholarship are encouraged to contact YMPSF directly
at scholarships@youngminingprofessionals.com.
YMPSF's mandate is to attract young Canadians to the resource
exploration and mining industry by supporting their academic
studies in mining-related post-secondary programs.
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SOURCE QC Copper & Gold Inc.