Surge Copper Corp. announced that it has signed a renewed Communications and Engagement Agreement (?CEA?) with the Office of the Wet?suwet?en (?OW?) and Thin House of the Gilseyhu Clan of the Wet?suwet?en Nation. The agreement updates the longstanding collaboration that Surge and OW have maintained in good standing prior to the renewal.

The CEA formalizes the communications and protocols that Surge will use to engage with OW and its communities, focusing on mutual respect for values, perspectives, interests, and aspirations; avoiding adverse impacts on Wet?suwet?en Title and Rights; and mitigating adverse environmental and socio-economic impacts. Importantly, the CEA recognizes the Wet?suwet?en Nation?s need for a comprehensive understanding of the project at all stages of development. The CEA also includes provisions for capacity building and economic opportunities, promoting reconciliation and setting the stage for further agreements as projects advance.