The Ring of Fire mining development is a step closer.
The provincial government signed an agreement with Marten Falls and Webequie First Nation to build an all-weather road.
Northern Development and Mines Minister Greg Rickford says this is an historic agreement.
“Developing a reliable all-season road infrastructure including today the Northern Link Road will bring monumental social, health and economic benefits to communities most proximal to what we refer to as the Ring of Fire,” states Rickford.
Webequiue Chief Cornelius Wabasse says the Northern Link road will be of great benefit for his community.
“A future that offers improved access to health and social services, education, employment, business and other lifestyle opportunities…so it’s a great day.”
The agreement for the Northern Link Road was signed at the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada convention on Monday afternoon in Toronto.
