Kutcho Copper Enters into Economic Participation Agreement Negotiations with First Nations
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Kutcho Copper Enters into Economic Participation Agreement Negotiations
with First Nations
Vancouver, B.C., July 13, 20 21. Kutcho Copper Corp. (TSXV: KC) (OTC: KCCFF ) (“Kutcho
Copper”), the Kaska Nation (as represented by Dease River First Nation (“Kaska”)) and the Tahltan Nation
(as represented by the Tahltan Central Government (“TCG”)) are pleased to announce that they have agreed
to begin negotiating Economic Participation Agreements. The Agreements relate to the Kutcho Project,
located 100 km east of Dease Lake in Northern British Columbia. This negotiation process is significant
and timely as the Kutcho Project’s Feasibility Study is nearing completion, and Kutcho is preparing to
reenter the Environmental Assessment Process.
Kutcho Copper President and CEO, Vince Sorace, commented: “Entering into negotiations regarding
Economic Participation Agreements with the Kaska and Tahltan Nation s is an important step forward for
the Kutcho project and the Company. It is a significant milestone indicating the willingness of all parties to
advance the Kutcho project towards completion of permitting and, ultimately production. We are pleased
and honored to have such pro-active and supportive First Nation Partners for the Kutcho project”
The initial discussions will establish a framework for Kaska the Tahltan Nation and Kutcho Copper to work
together in a spirit of partnership and cooperation to negotiate mutually beneficial Economic Participation
Agreements. The agreements are expected to define:
• Mechanisms for timely dialogue and communications that foster open direct and respectful
relationships.
• Cooperative and collaborative processes for the environmental assessment, permitting and eventual
construction, operation and closure of the mine.
• Ongoing economic, employment, partnership and business opportunities for Kaska and TCG once
the project achieves approval and enters into development and operations.
Kutcho is mindful of Indigenous Rights and Title and is committed to establishing agreements that
demonstrate its responsibility to safeguard, uphold and respect those Rights and Titles.
About Kutcho Copper Corp.
Kutcho Copper Corp. is a Canadian resource development company focused on expanding and developing
the Kutcho high grade copper-zinc project in northern British Columbia. Committed to social responsibility
and the highest environmental standards, the Company intends to progress the Kutcho Project through
feasibility and permitting into construction and operations.
Vince Sorace
President & CEO, Kutcho Copper Corp.
For further information regarding Kutcho Copper Corp., please email [email protected] or visit our website
at www.kutcho.ca.
Kutcho Copper Corp.
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