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Band Demands Pause on Mining in Ashnola | Vancouver News
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The Lower Similkameen Indian Band is fighting to protect the Ashnola watershed — one of the last pristine river systems in the region — after declaring it an Indigenous Protected Area in 2022. Despite planting over a million seedlings and leading restoration efforts following a devastating 2023 wildfire, they’re facing a surge in new mining claims, calling it a “new gold rush.” Their requests for a pause on new claims have been ignored, and mining companies are bypassing them entirely — even rejecting offers to buy out existing claims. The band says the province is unwilling to engage meaningfully, despite official statements pledging cooperation. They’re demanding direct action from decision-makers to halt further damage to this vital ecosystem.
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