The agreement marks a shift in the engagement strategy for the Shaakichiuwaanaan Project, located on Category III Lands within Chisasibi traditional territory. Under the terms, both parties intend to create time-limited working groups to examine specific topics such as environmental impacts, local employment, and skills development. The company reported that approximately 25% of the project’s workforce identified as Cree during 2025, a figure CEO Ken Brinsden cited as evidence of ongoing cooperation.
PMET Resources signs engagement pact with Cree Nation of Chisasibi
PMET Resources has formalized a non-binding agreement with the Cree Nation of Chisasibi to establish a structured framework for dialogue regarding the Shaakichiuwaanaan lithium project in Quebec. The letter of intent outlines a process for information sharing and community assessment without granting formal endorsement of the mining development.
This framework provides the Cree Nation with a dedicated channel to review project data and voice concerns, allowing for independent assessment through their own governance processes. The arrangement explicitly excludes any immediate commitment to an Impact Benefit Agreement, serving instead as a preliminary phase for dialogue. PMET’s technical data positions the site as a significant global lithium and caesium deposit, and this accord aims to align future development plans with community priorities and regional regulatory standards.
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