Leading Global Integrated Mining Company Joins First
Nations Major Projects Coalition's Sustaining Partners
Program
COAST SALISH TERRITORY, BC,
July 2,
2024 /CNW/ - The First Nations Major Projects
Coalition (FNMPC) welcomes Vale Base Metals as the newest member of
its Sustaining Partner program in Canada. The program furthers FNMPC's ability
to advance relationships between its members and the private sector
on issues of mutual interest. Vale Base Metals, along with existing
program members, benefit from an exclusive relationship with FNMPC
that is focused on advancing progressive First Nation partnership
and reconciliation initiatives to the benefit of all parties
involved.
In working with these companies, FNMPC advances strategies that
promote meaningful First Nation inclusion in major developments and
articulate First Nation perspectives concerning environmental, ESG
investment standards, and participatory and sustainable business
practices generally.
"Vale's commitment as a Sustaining Partner underscores the
importance of Indigenous leadership in advancing critical mineral
projects," says Fort Nelson First Nation Chief Sharleen Gale, Chair
of the FNMPC's Board of Directors. "Our collaboration aims to
foster meaningful Indigenous inclusion, ensuring that our
communities benefit economically, socially, and environmentally
from these developments. Together, we are paving the way for a
future where Indigenous perspectives drive sustainable and
responsible resource development."
"Vale Base Metals is honoured to join the FNMPC Sustaining
Partner Program," said Emily Olson,
Chief Sustainability and Corporate Affairs Officer, Vale Base
Metals. "We are looking forward to learning more about what we can
do to improve relationships with First Nation communities. We also
look forward to collaborating with FNMPC to further support First
Nation participation in critical mineral projects and mining
operations."
As a Sustaining Partner, Vale will work with FNMPC to advance
stronger business relationships with Indigenous communities.
For more information on the program, please contact Niilo Edwards, FNMPC's Chief Executive Officer,
at: ceo@fnmpc.ca.
To learn more about how Vale builds meaningful relationships
with Indigenous communities across Canada, visit: www.vale.com/canada.
About FNMPC
The First Nations Major Projects Coalition (FNMPC) is a
non-profit organization comprised of 170+ Indigenous communities
that span across Canada. FNMPC
members recognize that we are stronger together and was established
to promote the shared interests of our members. Advancing major
projects is the core of FNMPC's service delivery. FNMPC's technical
team is active in supporting our member communities with tools,
capacity supports, and advice related to corporate structures and
benefit sharing models, as well as tools to promote environmental
protection and impact assessment. Learn more about FNMPC at:
www.fnmpc.ca
About Vale Base Metals
Vale Base Metals, the holding entity for Vale's energy
transition metals business, is one of the world's largest producers
of high-quality nickel and an important producer of copper and
responsibly sourced cobalt. With a corporate presence in
Toronto, Canada, and operations in
Newfoundland & Labrador,
Ontario, Manitoba, Indonesia, Brazil, the UK and Japan, the business delivers critical building
blocks for a cleaner, greener future.
SOURCE Vale Canada Limited