TRIBAL COLLABORATION
Antler Copper is committed to meaningful engagement with the 13 Tribes in the region through two-way collaboration, respect, and transparency.
Building Trust, Honoring Culture, and Creating Opportunity
At Antler Copper, we are committed to forging meaningful partnerships with Tribal communities by fostering trust, honoring Tribal history and culture, and advancing shared goals. Through transparent dialogue, cultural respect, and collaboration, we aim to create lasting economic opportunities, preserve natural and cultural resources, and enhance community well-being. Below, you’ll find an overview of our approach and the actions we’re taking to uphold these commitments.
We aim to foster trust as we share knowledge, create lasting economic opportunities, and build partnerships that honor Tribal history and culture, and enhance community well-being. We are engaged in the following:
TRIBAL ENGAGEMENT PLAN
We have developed, and are implementing, a detailed community and Tribal Engagement Plan, emphasizing collaboration and cultural respect while aiming to ensure an open, transparent two-way dialogue with Tribal members.
Read Antler Copper’s Tribal Engagement and Consultation Statement here.
TRANSPARENCY AND DATA SHARING
We prioritize early and meaningful engagement through dialogue and consensus seeking with Tribal governments and communities, beginning at the outset of our exploration projects.
RESPONSIBLE DEVELOPMENT
We integrate Tribal feedback into mine designs to address concerns around water, air quality, wildlife, and cultural resources.
Our approach prioritizes preserving natural and cultural resources in collaboration with Tribal governments, adhering to rigorous regulatory reviews like those required by the National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) Section 106 and the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
Learn more about what sets Antler apart.
ECONOMIC AND COMMUNITY BENEFITS
Antler is committed to creating economic opportunities, including employment, apprenticeships, scholarships, and procurement agreements with Tribal-owned businesses.
We support initiatives like Tribal youth education, language preservation, and cultural heritage programs to strengthen long-term community prosperity.
CULTURAL PRESERVATION
Guided by a commitment to responsible mine planning, thorough regulatory reviews, and innovative technologies, we strive to practice environmental stewardship while supporting the nation’s clean energy and national security goals.
Since 2020, we have collected critical environmental and cultural baseline data, sharing it with Tribes and regulatory agencies to support an informed permitting process. We are committed to continuing engagement during operations as we strive to keep members informed and also create a forum for continuous feedback on ways that Antler can make positive changes to the process.
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