Mining of Quebec Project Supports The Dumont Association Royal Nickel

Quebec – Because of the many commitments to local communities and the environment as well as its contribution to the socioeconomic development of Abitibi-Témiscamingue and Quebec, the Quebec Mining Association (QMA) filed Office of Public Hearings on the Environment (BAPE) a support memory Dumont Nickel Project Royal.

“For a real development can be described as sustainable balance between environmental, social and economic is paramount. The Dumont project meets all the criteria for obtaining government approval for the project. We believe that the recommendations of the BAPE go in the same direction, “said Josee Methot, President and CEO of the QMA.

The Mining Association of Quebec particularly welcomes the commitment of Royal Nickel to communities. “For Royal Nickel, it was soon clear that it was possible to align a project with the needs of the population. In this sense, the company has demonstrated a very proactive. Making social acceptability concern at all times, the company has even incorporated directly the social aspect in its feasibility study. The project was designed to include the concerns expressed by the representatives of the people, “said Ms. Méthot.

There is no room for improvisation and carelessness in the mining industry and this is also true for the Dumont project has been analyzed in relation to the 16 principles of sustainable development contained in the Act on Sustainable Development. “The BAPE has before him a credible mining project, respectful of people and the environment and contribute to the economic prosperity of the region and Quebec. There is no reason to put a spoke in the wheels, “said Josee Methot.

About the Quebec Mining Association
Founded in 1936, the Quebec Mining Association (QMA) acts as a proactive spokesperson mining companies in production, exploitation and processing, mining contractors, mining companies development, as well as suppliers, institutions, nonprofit organizations and other partners in the mining sector. Proud 45,000 quality jobs and mining investment of 3.25 billion that the mining industry has generated in Quebec over the past year, the QMA’s mission is to promote, support and develop Quebec mineral industry committed, responsible and innovative.

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