Consultations

As part of our commitment to consultation with residents of Labrador, Aurora has held numerous community information sessions and open houses in coastal Labrador and Upper Lake Melville area since 2007. 

Ches Andersen, Aurora's VP Labrador Affairs, presents at an elders luncheon in Makkovik, 2009
Understanding Community Interests information session in Postville, Labrador (January 2011)

Our sessions are topic-focused and aim to build understanding of uranium mining and the Michelin Project among community members. In turn, residents have a chance to share their ideas with us and ask questions about the Project. Feedback we receive helps us prepare future initiatives that are relevant to the communities and their interests in the Project. Our recent topics have included:

  • Mining and the Future (October 2008) – an information session designed to answer questions like: What is mining? Where are mines operated? What is the Michelin Project and how does it fit into our ‘mining world’?

  • Opportunities for the Future (February 2009) – an open house that gave residents a chance to talk with us one-on-one about working at the Michelin Project and what kinds of training they would need for careers with the Project.

  • Designing for Acceptance (May 2009) – an information session about tailings management options for the Michelin Project, which included an interactive component using a large-scale 3D model, maps and other demonstrations.

  • Michelin Project Opportunities (January 2010) – an information session about the employment and economic benefits of the Michelin Project, highlighting benefits to residents of Labrador and Nunatsiavut.

  • Understanding Community Interests (January 2011) - an information session answering the most common questions we have heard from community members over the course of our consultation program, such as: What will the Michelin Project look like on the landscape? How will radon affect people and wildlife? How will Aurora control dust during operations? Our presentation was filmed in Postville on January 10th. Video clips of question/answer segments are now available in the video gallery.

John Roberts, Aurora's Vice President of Environment (right), demonstrates 3D model of Michelin Project area for Postville residents (May 2009)
Small group and one-on-one presentations are an important part of Aurora's community outreach program

Aurora also looks for ways to work with groups and organizations within the communities to help us better reach youth, elders, and any other residents who may be unable to attend our public sessions. As well, we arrange small group and one-on-one meetings whenever possible.

During the formal regulatory process for the Michelin Project, Aurora will continue to gather input from community members and governments on our development plans.