The City of Chapais and QC Copper & Gold Establish a Framework for Collaboration on Opémiska
The City of Chapais and QC Copper & Gold (TSXV: QCCU) (OTCQB: QCCUF) have established a City/Mine Group (CMG) to ensure the exploration and development of the Opémiska project align with local values and expectations. This working group facilitates transparent discussions between company representatives and city leadership, aiming for a harmonious approach that benefits both the project and the community.
Key points:
- CMG meetings are facilitated by Transfert Environnement et Société
- Chapais welcomes mining projects but has high expectations for respect of municipal values
- QC Copper & Gold commits to local procurement to boost the regional economy
- The Opémiska project is preparing its preliminary economic study
La città di Chapais e QC Copper & Gold (TSXV: QCCU) (OTCQB: QCCUF) hanno istituito un Gruppo Città/Mina (CMG) per garantire che l'esplorazione e lo sviluppo del progetto Opémiska siano in linea con i valori e le aspettative locali. Questo gruppo di lavoro facilita discussioni trasparenti tra i rappresentanti dell'azienda e la leadership cittadina, mirando a un approccio armonioso che avvantaggi sia il progetto che la comunità.
Punti chiave:
- Le riunioni del CMG sono facilitate da Transfert Environnement et Société
- Chapais accoglie progetti minerari ma ha alte aspettative per il rispetto dei valori municipali
- QC Copper & Gold si impegna a procurare localmente per stimolare l'economia regionale
- Il progetto Opémiska sta preparando il suo studio economico preliminare
La ciudad de Chapais y QC Copper & Gold (TSXV: QCCU) (OTCQB: QCCUF) han establecido un Grupo Ciudad/Mina (CMG) para asegurar que la exploración y el desarrollo del proyecto Opémiska estén alineados con los valores y expectativas locales. Este grupo de trabajo facilita discusiones transparentes entre los representantes de la empresa y el liderazgo de la ciudad, buscando un enfoque armonioso que beneficie tanto al proyecto como a la comunidad.
Puntos clave:
- Las reuniones del CMG son facilitadas por Transfert Environnement et Société
- Chapais da la bienvenida a proyectos mineros, pero tiene altas expectativas para el respeto de los valores municipales
- QC Copper & Gold se compromete a realizar compras locales para impulsar la economía regional
- El proyecto Opémiska está preparando su estudio económico preliminar
샤파이스 시와 QC Copper & Gold (TSXV: QCCU) (OTCQB: QCCUF)는 지역의 가치와 기대에 부합하도록 오페미스카 프로젝트의 탐사 및 개발을 보장하기 위해 시/광산 그룹 (CMG)을 설립했습니다. 이 작업 그룹은 회사 대표와 도시 리더십 간의 투명한 논의를 촉진하여 프로젝트와 지역 사회 모두에 이익이 되는 조화로운 접근 방식을 목표로 합니다.
주요 사항:
- CMG 회의는 Transfert Environnement et Société에 의해 진행됩니다
- 샤파이스는 광산 프로젝트를 환영하지만 지방 정부의 가치를 존중하는 것에 대한 높은 기대를 갖고 있습니다
- QC Copper & Gold는 지역 경제를 촉진하기 위해 지역 조달을 약속합니다
- 오페미스카 프로젝트는 예비 경제 연구를 준비하고 있습니다
La ville de Chapais et QC Copper & Gold (TSXV : QCCU) (OTCQB : QCCUF) ont créé un Groupe Ville/Mine (CMG) pour garantir que l'exploration et le développement du projet Opémiska soient en accord avec les valeurs et attentes locales. Ce groupe de travail facilite des discussions transparentes entre les représentants de l'entreprise et la direction de la ville, visant une approche harmonieuse qui bénéficie à la fois au projet et à la communauté.
Points clés :
- Les réunions du CMG sont animées par Transfert Environnement et Société
- Chapais accueille des projets miniers mais a de fortes attentes quant au respect des valeurs municipales
- QC Copper & Gold s'engage à un approvisionnement local pour stimuler l'économie régionale
- Le projet Opémiska prépare son étude économique préliminaire
Die Stadt Chapais und QC Copper & Gold (TSXV: QCCU) (OTCQB: QCCUF) haben eine Stadt/Mine-Gruppe (CMG) gegründet, um sicherzustellen, dass die Erkundung und Entwicklung des Opémiska-Projekts mit den lokalen Werten und Erwartungen übereinstimmen. Diese Arbeitsgruppe erleichtert transparente Diskussionen zwischen Unternehmensvertretern und der Stadtführung und strebt einen harmonischen Ansatz an, der sowohl dem Projekt als auch der Gemeinschaft zugutekommt.
Wichtige Punkte:
- Die CMG-Sitzungen werden von Transfert Environnement et Société moderiert
- Chapais begrüßt Bergbauprojekte, hat jedoch hohe Erwartungen an den Respekt vor kommunalen Werten
- QC Copper & Gold verpflichtet sich zu lokalen Beschaffungen, um die regionale Wirtschaft zu stärken
- Das Opémiska-Projekt bereitet derzeit seine vorläufige Wirtschaftsstudie vor
- Establishment of a collaborative framework (CMG) with the City of Chapais for the Opémiska project
- Commitment to local procurement policy, potentially boosting regional economic growth
- Preparation of preliminary economic study for the Opémiska project
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Chapais, Quebec--(Newsfile Corp. - July 24, 2024) - The City of Chapais and the metal exploration company QC Copper & Gold (TSXV: QCCU) (OTCQB: QCCUF) have implemented an official working group to ensure the exploration and development of the Opémiska project within the city limits of Chapais are conducted according to the highest industry standards. The working group, City/Mine Group (CMG) is a forum for constructive dialogue to ensure that the Opémiska project is explored and developed according to the values and expectations of Chapais citizens while maximizing economic benefits.
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What is the City/Mine Group?
The CMG allows representatives from QC Copper & Gold and the Chapais leadership team to discuss issues transparently and on an equal footing. Each meeting is facilitated by the advisory company Transfert Environnement et Société, which then produces a report and sets a schedule for each party's commitments to ensure that the meetings yield results.
"We are grateful to the City of Chapais for its initiative and invitation to explore and develop the Opémiska project. Our collaboration with the City of Chapais is essential, and we are committed to maintaining this partnership. We aim for a harmonious approach that benefits both the Opémiska project and the local community. With these objectives in mind, we are committed to presenting a respectful and socially responsible project, considering the proximity to Chapais," said Guy Le Bel, President of QC Copper & Gold.
Conditions for Project Support
Regarding Chapais's interest in mining development, Chapais is clear about its conditions: "We are open to welcoming projects on our territory, but our expectations are high. Thus far, everything suggests that the project proposed by QC Copper & Gold will continue to respect municipal values such as harmony, nature protection, and citizens' well-being. This is our top priority," commented the Mayor of Chapais, Mr. Jacques Fortin.
Commitment to the Local Economy
The City of Chapais also welcomes QC Copper & Gold's commitment to the regional economy through its local procurement policy, a key element in strengthening Chapais's economy. The President of QC Copper & Gold adds: "We are committed to being an active and responsible partner in the development and prosperity of Chapais. Our local procurement policy is designed to encourage job creation and ensure long-term economic growth for the community." The Opémiska mining project is in preparation for its preliminary economic study with further information on Opémiska available on QC Copper & Gold's website.
To consult the work of the CMG, visit the Chapais' website under the "Affaires et économie" section.
About the City of Chapais
Chapais is a city in Northern Quebec, in the James Bay territory, rich in mining history and focused on responsible and sustainable economic development. Nestled in the heart of the boreal forest and bordered by majestic lakes and wild rivers, the Chapais community offers young families of all backgrounds an unparalleled living environment and experience. An open, welcoming, tolerant society that loves life in the great outdoors, Chapais will entirely satisfy any enthusiast of a healthy, safe, and exciting life: hiking, wildlife and flora observation, family bike excursions, sport fishing and hunting, snowmobiling and ATV rides, river kayaking, snowshoeing and cross-country skiing, climbing, community gardens, and picking wild berries and mushrooms.
About QC Copper & Gold
QC Copper is dedicated to advancing its Opémiska copper mining complex, a former producer in the Chapais region of Quebec. The company recently published an updated resource estimate, reporting a robust inventory of Mineral Resource in Measured and Indicated Mineral Resources of 2.1 billion lbs of copper equivalent contained in 97.5 million tonnes and Inferred Mineral Resources of 157 million lbs of copper equivalent contained in 11.0 million tonnes.
QP Statement
The technical information contained in this news release has been reviewed and approved by Charles Beaudry, P.Geo and géo., Director and Vice President Exploration for QC Copper & Gold, a Qualified Person, as defined in "National Instrument 43-101, Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects."
Media Contacts :
Mr. Jacques Fortin, Mayor of Chapais :
Phone : 418 745-2511, extension 30227
Email : jfortin@villedechapais.com
Guy Le Bel, President of QC Copper & Gold :
Phone : 514 654-8550
Email : glebel@oregroup.ca
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