Zenyatta Ventures Ltd. and Constance Lake First Nation Sign Exploration Agreement; Motion for Injunction in Ontario Superior Cou
July 18 2011 - 9:44AM
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Zenyatta Ventures Ltd. ("Zenyatta" or "Company") (TSX VENTURE: ZEN)
and Constance Lake First Nation ("CLFN") are pleased to announce
that they have signed an Exploration Agreement ("Agreement") for a
mutually beneficial and co-operative relationship regarding
exploration and pre-feasibility activities on the Albany Project.
Having signed an Agreement, the Motion for Injunction has been
dismissed.
Among other things, CLFN will participate in an implementation
committee and receive, along with certain other First Nation
communities, preferential opportunities for employment and
contracting. Zenyatta will also contribute to a social fund for the
benefit of CLFN children, youth and elders.
Chief Roger Wesley of CLFN stated, "We are pleased to have
reached an Agreement with Zenyatta. It reflects the mutual respect
that has developed between us and we look forward to building a
strong relationship to realize the benefits and opportunities from
the mineral exploration on the Albany Project in our traditional
territory."
Aubrey Eveleigh, President and CEO of Zenyatta, stated "We
recognize the aboriginal treaty rights and the importance of the
traditional lands to the First Nation people. We also realize that
mineral exploration must contribute to the benefit of all parties
involved. Zenyatta looks forward to working cooperatively with
Constance Lake First Nation, other First Nations and local
communities on the Albany Project. We feel that active
participation and a close relationship with First Nation
communities creates sound business opportunities. The Company is
focused and committed to Northern Ontario and has always accepted
responsibility for strong community relations."
Zenyatta Ventures Ltd. is a mineral exploration company based in
Thunder Bay, Ontario with projects in the Canadian Shield of
Northern Ontario, Canada. Constance Lake First Nation is a
community of 1,470 members of Ojibway and Cree ancestry located in
the District of Cochrane, 32 km west of Hearst, ON. CLFN is a
progressive and active community that encourages, supports and
promotes local business development, job creation and economic
development as keys to their success.
This news release may contain forward-looking statements and is
subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties that could cause
actual events or results to differ materially from those projected
in the Company's forward-looking statements and expectations. The
forward-looking information contained herein is given as of the
date hereof and the Company assumes no responsibility to update or
revise such information to reflect new events or circumstances,
except as required by law.
The TSX Venture Exchange does not accept responsibility for the
adequacy or accuracy of this release.
Contacts: Zenyatta Ventures Ltd. 807-346-1660 info@zenyatta.ca
www.zenyatta.ca Constance Lake First Nation 705-463-4511
www.clfn.on.ca
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