Mining and Exploration

McLeod Wood Associates Inc. is well positioned to work with the mining industry to develop tailored aboriginal engagement strategies.

MWA Inc.'s longstanding experience in Northern Ontario gives the firm a unique perspective on the nature of aboriginal-business partnerships, as well as considerable experience working with clients to develop consultation strategies. Our advisors have been engaged in a number of negotiations leading to:

Impact Benefit Agreements (IBAs)

Memoranda of Understanding (MOU)

Letters of Intent (LOI)

MWA Inc. can also provide additional services to support clients during negotiations. Some of these options include:

Identifying potentially impacted communities

Assisting in traditional knowledge studies

Planning and facilitating meetings

Conducting aboriginal awareness training for negotiators

Negotiating joint-venture partnerships

MWA Inc. can also explain and describe the mining industry in plain language which can assist the communities to better understand the mining industry, avoid miscommunications, and gain a better perspective of the mining proponents and the project under consideration.

We are committed to ensuring that a fair and equitable relationship is established between the mining company proponents and First Nations communities impacted by mining projects.

Contact us or visit our services for more information.

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