QC Copper and Gold Inc. (TSX-V:QCCU, OTCQB:QCCUF) said that, in partnership with the Young Mining Professionals Scholarship Fund (YMPSF) and Ore Group, it has created the Ore Group Indigenous Scholarships.
As part of these scholarships, QC Copper & Gold will be awarding a $2,000 scholarship to a student leader looking to pursue a career in the mining industry who has demonstrated academic success and a commitment to preserving Indigenous languages and culture.
In a statement, Stephen Stewart, CEO of QC Copper & Gold and chairman of Young Mining Professionals commented: "Ore Group is very pleased to support initiatives that encourage Canadian students to explore their interests in the natural resource sector. Our industry faces a substantive talent gap, and we are proud to support STEM and earth sciences education. Furthermore, it is critical to engage Canada's Indigenous communities and encourage their involvement within the extractive industries, as it is the largest employer and a primary partner of these communities."
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QC Copper & Gold, along with American Eagle Gold (TSX-V:AE), Baselode Energy, Mistango River Resources (CSE:MIS) and Orefinders Resources, are donating a total of $10,000 to students from the Indigenous Community in Canada in partnership with the YMPSF.
YMPSF donates 100% of receipts to students via its scholarship program. It is a registered charity that is eligible to offer tax receipts to its donors. Individuals and corporations who would like to support or create a scholarship are encouraged to contact YMPSF directly at scholarships@youngminingprofessionals.com.
The YMPSF mandate is to attract young Canadians to the resource exploration and mining industry by supporting their academic studies in mining-related post-secondary programs.
The application deadline is August 30, 2021, and YMP Scholarship applications can be made using the following link: https://www.ympscholarships.com/scholarships/scholarship-applications/
QC Copper & Gold is an exploration company focused on its Opemiska Copper project within the Chibougamau district of Quebec. The Opemiska property covers 12,782 hectares and covers the past producing Springer, Perry, Robitaille and Cooke mines, owned and operated by Falconbridge.
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