Case Study
Respecting First Nations’ Rights through Clear Communication .
905-794-2325 ecometrix.ca Respecting First Nations’ Rights through Clear Communication. Fisheries Resource Impact Study Challenge In 2013, Glencore Canada Corporation amended their operating permit under the Environmental Management Act to facilitate the discharge of treated water into Babine Lake. First Nations have relied on the fisheries resources in the region since time immemorial for subsistence, social, ceremonial and economic purposes. As stewards of their environment, First Nations engage in the permitting process to ensure sustainability of this valued resource. Background Bell Mine is a decommissioned open pit copper mine located on Newman Peninsula within Babine Lake. The closure plan for the mine requires continued management of waters collected on site th