Vale announced the closure of its Stobie mine in March 2017. The mine began as an open-pit operation in 1890, before transitioning to underground mining in 1914. Courtesy of Vale

For more than a century, Atikameksheng Anishnawbek and Wahnapitae First Nation have witnessed mining on their traditional lands, but with little economic benefit to them. Determined to change this, they sought a partnership with Technica Mining, a mining and construction contractor that shared their vision of creating lasting economic opportunities for the local community. Following discussions that began in 2021 between the two nations, a limited partnership with Technica Mining was solidified in February 2024.