Raglan Mine welcomes new mineral strategy by Quebec government

Thursday, 09 Jul 2009

Xstrata Nickel's Raglan Mine welcomes the initiative taken by Mr Serge Simard minister for natural resources & wildlife in unveiling Québec's first mineral strategy last week.

This strategy introduces the main policy directions that will profoundly modify the mining regime in Québec and bring it into line with international standards for sustainable development.

Mr Michel Boucher GM of Xstrata Nickel's Raglan Mine said that "Québec already ranks among the best jurisdictions in the world for the mining sector. This strategy has the potential to strengthen Québec’s already enviable position and could help ensure the sustainability of mining for future generations. We are confident that the Government of Québec will be able to implement measures quickly to achieve these objectives once it has consulted communities, the public, mining companies and other stakeholders engaged in the development of Québec’s mining sector."

Raglan mine has already put in place solid sustainable development practices and progressive rehabilitation is being implemented for its operations. It has also given priority to a profit-sharing agreement with the neighboring communities and to the hiring of Nunavik employees and Inuit businesses.