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"In a mineral development scenario, Aboriginal groups rely heavily on Environmental Assessment (EA) and Impact and Benefit Agreements (IBAs) to address their interests and concerns.  While EA and IBAs are separate processes \u2013 EA is legislated and informed by the Crown, and IBAs operate in the realm of private contract law \u2013 together, the two are ostensibly part of a parallel process that connect the Aboriginal group(s), Government and the mining proponent.  \nIndisputably, IBAs support a more inclusive development based on consultation, partnership and participation.  IBAs and EA have the potential to enhance Aboriginal involvement in mineral development and positively influence the design and planning of the mine.  This thesis examines the Tahltan Nation\u2019s involvement and participation in the Galore Creek Project in British Columbia, and demonstrates the challenges and opportunities that arose during the EA and IBA process.  It uses key informant interviews to gain multiple perspectives \u2013 from the proponent, Tahltan, and Government, to understand how the Tahltan utilized the EA and IBA to participate in the mineral development."@en
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