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"A new educational tool, The Mining Information Kit for Aboriginal Communities, will inform Aboriginal communities across Canada about all the stages of the mining cycle from early exploration to mine closure. This information kit will help Aboriginal peoples better understand mining activities and identify the many opportunities that mining can bring to communities. This tool is conveniently designed in four modules corresponding to the main stages of the mining cycle. It provides examples of community experiences, positive relationships, and partnerships with mining companies. It also outlines the regulatory process to ensure Aboriginal peoples are well informed of the economic, social and environmental effects, benefits and opportunities in making decisions. The kit is the product of a partnership between Natural Resources Canada, Indian and Northern Affairs Canada, the Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada, The Mining Association of Canada, and the Canadian Aboriginal Minerals Association (CAMA)."--pub. description.