“Relationships have improved because of meaningful consultation and growing participation,” says Plato. “We’re fortunate to work with partners who are engaged and dedicated.” DRIVING LOCAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT The Giant Mine Remediation Project has also emerged as a powerful economic catalyst for the region. Through a dedicated socio-economic strategy, the project is generating employment, building capacity, and awarding contracts to northern and Indigenous businesses. Key agreements signed in 2023 and 2025—such as the Yellowknives Dene First Nation’s Procurement Framework and Community Benefits Agreements, and similar agreements with the Tłı̨ chǫ Government and North Slave Métis Alliance—are ensuring that the benefits of remediation are shared locally. “There are both direct and indirect benefits,” Plato says. “From training programs to procurement contracts, to local spending from project workers…it all adds up to long-term economic growth.” ENVIRONMENTAL MONITORING FOR DECADES TO COME The commitment to environmental stewardship goes beyond active remediation. Long-term site monitoring is underway, including assessments 32 AUG 2025 | BUSINESS ELITE CANADA
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