Canada Nickel signs Contracting Agreement with Mattagami, Matachewan, and Flying Post First Nations for Crawford Nickel Sulphide Project | PR Newswire [Video]

, /PRNewswire/ – Canada Nickel Company Inc. (“Canada Nickel” or “The Company“) (TSXV: CNC) (OTCQB: CNIKF) is pleased to announce the signing of an important agreement (“agreement”) on March 3, 2025 with Mattagami, Matachewan, and Flying Post First Nations, members of the Wabun Tribal Council, regarding the Crawford Nickel Sulphide Project (” Crawford Project”). This agreement represents a significant step forward in advancing the Crawford Project while fostering collaboration with First Nations.

The agreement sets the framework for early business and employment opportunities, while the parties continue to work towards a comprehensive Impact Benefits Agreement (IBA). The agreement includes commitments for open-book negotiations on key contracting opportunities, including the construction of a 25.2-kilometre railway line, the relocation of Highway 655, and the construction of a temporary overpass on Highway 655. These initiatives aim to foster economic development while addressing the priorities of the three First Nations. Scheduled between 2025 and 2029, these projects will prioritize First Nations businesses …