Saving Again Clayoquot Sound: Mining Co. AGM Meet Up Wednesday in Vancouver

Rally on Wednesday Against Mining in Clayoquot Sound: Opponents to confront mining company at Imperial Metals’ AGM

by Wilderness Committee

VANCOUVER – The Wilderness Committee, along with representatives from First Nations, environmental organizations and other concerned citizens, will gather on Wednesday for a rally outside the Annual General Meeting for Vancouver-based Imperial Metals Corporation, in objection to two proposed mine projects located in the Clayoquot Sound UNESCO Biosphere Reserve.

 

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

1:00 p.m.

Terminal City Club 

837 W. Hastings Street

Vancouver, BC
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The company’s proposed Catface and Fandora mines – located in Ahousaht and Tla-o-qui-aht First Nation territories, respectively – would have devastating impacts on the environment in Clayoquot Sound, threatening wild salmon and the region’s iconic rainforests.

Featuring speakers from the Wilderness Committee, Ahousaht and Tla-o-qui-aht First Nations, Friends of Clayoquot Sound, and Clayoquot Action.

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Media Advisory - May 28, 2013

For more information, contact:
Torrance Coste, Vancouver Island Campaigner, Wilderness Committee