Taseko Mines shares surge on landmark agreement with Tŝilhqot’in Nation

Published 06/06/2025, 15:38
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Investing.com -- Taseko Mines (NYSE:TGB) Ltd (TSX:TKO) stock soared over 15% Friday following the announcement of a significant agreement with the Tŝilhqot’in Nation and the Province of British Columbia. The agreement resolves longstanding disputes over the New Prosperity mineral tenures, which are known to be one of Canada’s largest undeveloped copper-gold deposits.

The company’s President & CEO, Stuart McDonald, expressed relief at the resolution of what he described as a "damaging and value-destructive dispute." He emphasized the importance of the agreement in acknowledging both Taseko’s commercial interests and the cultural significance of the area to the Tŝilhqot’in Nation. Under the terms of the agreement, Taseko will receive a $75 million payment from the Province of BC and will retain a 77.5% interest in the mineral tenures. Notably, the company has agreed to grant the Tŝilhqot’in Nation a 22.5% equity interest in the tenures, held in trust until they consent to mineral development.

Further provisions ensure that Taseko will not operate any exploration or development activities at New Prosperity without the free, prior, and informed consent of the Tŝilhqot’in Nation. Additionally, the agreement sets out a framework for environmental assessment negotiations and land-use planning in Tŝilhqot’in territory, with BC providing necessary funding for these processes.

The market’s positive reaction reflects investor confidence in the agreement’s potential to unlock value from the New Prosperity project while fostering reconciliation and cooperation with the Tŝilhqot’in Nation. The arrangement not only ends litigation but also establishes a clear path for future development that respects the rights and interests of the indigenous community.

The agreement represents a milestone in the mining industry, particularly in terms of indigenous relations and responsible resource development in Canada. It marks a significant step forward in the reconciliation process and could set a precedent for future negotiations between mining companies, First Nations, and government bodies.

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