Community Engagement - Fortune NICO Water License Renewal Application, March 24th, 2026

Hi everyone,

We would like to invite you to attend an upcoming community engagement meeting with Rick Schryer of Fortune Minerals regarding the NICO Mine Project. Dinner and honoraria are provided – there will also be great prizes!!

Background

Fortune Minerals is currently seeking renewal of its Type A Water License for the proposed NICO Cobalt-Gold-Bismuth-Copper Project, located approximately 50 km northeast of Whatì and in the middle of NSMA traditional territory. As part of this process, the Wek’èezhìı Land and Water Board (WLWB) is conducting a review of the application, which includes consideration of potential environmental and socio-economic impacts. This review also considers the interests of Indigenous peoples, including relationships to the land, as well as impacts on culture, traditions, health, and ways of life.

This meeting will provide an opportunity for members to:

• Hear an overview of the NICO Project and the current water license renewal process

• Learn more about the regulatory review underway

• Ask questions directly to Fortune Minerals

Meeting Details: Date: Tuesday, March 24Time: 5:30 – 7:30 PM (MST)

Location: NSMA boardroom or online (see link below)

Honoraria: $175

RSVP to allison.mccabe@nsma.net or respond to this email

All members are welcome to attend, ask questions, and share their perspectives with the company and staff. If you have any questions or would like more information in advance of the meeting, please reach out to Allison.