Scandium Canada Ltd. (TSX-V: SCD) has expressed strong support for the Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach's initiative to assess potential multi-user access corridor options within Nuchimiyuschiiy, the traditional Naskapi territory. The company issued a statement welcoming the Naskapi Nation's announcement, which was made on June 12, 2026, regarding the first phase of the Naskapi Nuuhchiimiiu Maaskinuw Project.
According to the official press release from the Naskapi Nation, the project is a community-driven assessment grounded in engagement with community members, Elders, land users, and neighbouring Nations. The initiative aims to gather information, conduct due diligence, and support informed decision-making on future infrastructure options.
Scandium Canada CEO Guy Bourassa stated, "We commend the Naskapi Nation of Kawawachikamach for the leadership it is showing with the potential multi-user access corridor of the Nuuhchiimiiu Maaskinuw Project. What matters to us is that the benefits of development reach the people whose land makes it possible. We are deeply committed to a relationship that delivers lasting, shared value to the Naskapi Nation and neighbouring communities."
The company emphasized that the Nuuhchiimiiu Maaskinuw Project is an independent initiative led by the Naskapi Nation, and Scandium Canada fully respects its objectives. The assessment is intended to examine environmental, cultural, social, and economic implications of various corridor options, with priorities including environmental stewardship, traditional land use, Indigenous governance, and collaboration with Indigenous Peoples.
Scandium Canada's Crater Lake project, which includes a hydrometallurgical plant in Schefferville, is connected to the same region. The company continues its own engagement with Indigenous communities associated with the project, aiming to foster dialogue, understand community priorities, and build relationships based on trust and mutual respect.
The Naskapi Nation's initiative represents a significant step in ensuring that infrastructure development in Nunavik aligns with Indigenous rights and values. By taking a community-led approach, the Nation seeks to ensure that any future corridors provide benefits to local communities while minimizing environmental and cultural impacts.
Scandium Canada's support underscores the importance of collaboration between resource companies and Indigenous communities. The company recognizes that meaningful engagement and respect for Indigenous governance are essential for sustainable development in the region.
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