Benefit Agreements
NexGen is working in partnership with all local communities, with the
mutual objective to responsibly develop the Rook I Project.
The Rook I Project (Project) is located within the
the Clearwater Dene Nation (CRDN), Birch Narrows
Dene Nation (BNDN), Buffalo River Dene Nation (BRDN) traditional territories
and the Métis Homeland. To date, NexGen has signed Benefit Agreements
with the CRDN, BNDN, and BRDN covering all phases of the
Project. The Benefit Agreements define the environmental,
cultural, economic, employment, and other benefits to be
provided to the communities in respect of the Project and
confirm the consent and support of the communities for the
Project throughout its entire lifespan, including reclamation.
"Since as early as 2013, the Rook I Project has been a
platform for both NexGen and CRDN to set a new and elite
standard on Indigenous engagement, participation, and
partnerships, for projects in the traditional territory of
Indigenous peoples. The signing of this IBA formalizes these
new standards, and provides the CRDN and all its members the
opportunities for lifelong, sustainable jobs and business
opportunities right in our own backyard.. NexGen has always
demonstrated it truly wants success for CRDN and its members
and we look forward to advancing the Rook I Project with
NexGen, throughout all phases of its lifecycle."
Chief Teddy Clark of Clearwater River Dene Nation
“On meeting the regulatory requirements, our community
stands to benefit with environmental monitoring, jobs,
business opportunities, and payments to support community
priorities. NexGen has been working with us in a respectful
way.”
Chief Jonathan Sylvester of Birch Narrows Dene Nation
“The jobs and business opportunities that our members will
be able to obtain with the Project incorporating elite
environmental and cultural practices is very exciting.”
Former Chief
Elmer Campbell of Buffalo River Dene
Nation (from 2018-2021)