Aeonian Resources Signs Agreement with Kenpesq't Business Group of the Shuswap Band to Advance Responsible Exploration
Aeonian Resources Signs Agreement with Kenpesq't Business
Group of the Shuswap Band to Advance Responsible Exploration
VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / September 18, 2025 / Aeonian Resources Ltd.
("Aeonian" or the "Company") is pleased to announce it has signed an agreement with the
Kenpesq't Business Group of the Shuswap Band to provide ongoing archaeological and
wildlife management planning and surveys to support the Company's recently granted
exploration permits. This agreement marks the first exploration-specific contract signed by
the Kenpesq't Business Group, which already holds multiple agreements with operating
mines in the region.
The agreement demonstrates the Shuswap Band's commitment to enabling responsible
exploration within their traditional territory, an area extending from Kamloops across the
Alberta border, and provides Aeonian with invaluable access to local knowledge and
business support.
Initial work under the agreement has focused on completing detailed archaeological
overview studies around proposed drill sites to ensure that no previously unrecorded
cultural or heritage sites are disturbed. At the same time, a Wildlife Management Plan has
been developed to minimize impacts on local ecosystems and reduce the Company's
overall environmental footprint during exploration activities. Initial reconnaissance work at
the Jake Hill target has shown a low potential for any archeological finds which can now be
managed using our jointly developed "Chance Find Procedure" , clearing the way for first
pass exploration drilling as permit conditions have been met.
"This agreement is an important milestone for Aeonian, " said Andy Randell, CEO of Aeonian
Resources. "We are pleased and honoured to be working alongside the Kenpesq't and the
Shuswap Band, building strong relationships that help expand capacity and knowledge
within the community while supporting cultural and heritage projects. This is exactly how
responsible exploration should be done; putting reconciliation into practice through "Call
to Action 92" , maximizing value for our shareholders, and de-risking our projects over the
long term. "
The Truth and Reconciliation Commission of Canada (TRC) was established to
acknowledge the impacts of residential schools and advance meaningful reconciliation
between Indigenous and non-Indigenous peoples. The Commission issued 94 Calls to
Action urging governments, businesses, and all Canadians to work toward healing and
renewed relationships. Call to Action 92 specifically calls on the corporate sector to adopt
the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples (UNDRIP) as a
framework for reconciliation, and to commit to meaningful consultation, respectful
relationships, and equitable access to economic opportunities for Indigenous
communities.
"As industry in British Columbia evolves towards a more collaborative, culturally informed
approach, Aeonian is taking proactive measures to ensure cultural and scientific values in
the landscape are preserved. This working agreement with Kenpesq't, a 100% Band owned
company, is a strong step towards economic reconciliation in addition to a new standard of
practice, where communities are not only informed, but engaged. " Said Kenpesq't
Archaeologist Sophie Brissette.
Aeonian remains committed to respectful, inclusive, and transparent mineral exploration.
Working collaboratively with Indigenous communities and their economic development
corporations is central to the Company's vision for responsible resource development in
British Columbia and beyond.
About Aeonian Resources Ltd.
Aeonian Resources is a Canadian mineral exploration company focused on advancing
sediment-hosted copper and critical mineral projects in British Columbia. With a strong
commitment to environmental responsibility, Indigenous engagement, and sound science,
Aeonian aims to uncover the next generation of sustainable mineral resources. For
additional information, visit the Company's website www.aeonianresources.com.
The scientific and technical information in this news release was reviewed and approved by
Kristian Whitehead, P .Geo., a Qualified Person as defined by NI 43-101. Mr. Whitehead is
not independent of the Company.
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD OF AEONIAN RESOURCES CORP .
"Andy Randell"
Chief Executive Officer
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looking information" with respect to Aeonian within the meaning of applicable securities
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CONTACT:
Andy Randell (CEO)
SOURCE: AEONIAN RESOURCES CORP