DRIPA'S GOLDEN $BILLIONS. From Tahltan to Kamloops.

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Description: David Brett of The New Westminster Times reports live from AMEBC Roundup 2026 in Vancouver and uncovers the high-stakes shift in BC mining: Chief Rosanne Casimir’s AMEBC 2026 keynote demands 50% revenue sharing and title over the entire city of Kamloops, using the Tahltan-Skeena deal as a blueprint under UNDRIP/DRIPA. While presented as partnership and respect, the reality raises serious concerns about veto powers, exploration blocks, private property rights, junior miner viability, and economic certainty for Kamloops residents and British Columbia. Brett focuses on escalating demands in BC mining: Chief Rosanne Casimir of Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc claims title over the entire city of Kamloops (1.25 million hectares) and pushes for 50% revenue sharing. Referencing the Tahltan-Skeena Eskay Creek deal ($1.7B benefits, $1.2B cash, $40M upfront payments), Casimir frames it as a model under UNDRIP/DRIPA. Brett critiques the patronizing tone, "half and half" fallacy, potential veto powers over exploration/mining, risks to private property rights, junior miners, and economic certainty in Kamloops & BC. Must-watch 2026 update for Canadians, British Columbians, Kamloops residents, students, and anyone concerned about Indigenous land claims BC, 50% revenue sharing mining, DRIPA enforcement, Kamloops land title claim, mining investment risks, and reconciliation economics. What You'll Learn:

• Chief Rosanne Casimir’s 50% revenue-sharing demand and claim over the entire city of Kamloops
• Details of the Tahltan-Skeena Eskay Creek agreement as a UNDRIP precedent
• Why existing mine expansions (e.g., Mount Milligan) get fast-tracked while new projects face delays
• How DRIPA, UNDRIP, and Indigenous title claims create "hold-up" situations for mining companies
• The impact on junior miners, exploration, private property rights, and BC’s economic future
• The disconnect between government mining promotion and activist/Indigenous leverage

Chapter Details:

• Introduction from AMEBC Roundup 2026
• Tahltan-Skeena Eskay Creek Agreement Breakdown
• Chief Rosanne Casimir’s Keynote & 50/50 Revenue Demands
• Critique of “Half and Half” Framing & Patronizing Tone
• Risks to Private Property Rights & Mining Investment
• Hold-Up Problem & Junior Miner Challenges
• Implications for Kamloops Residents & BC Economy
• Closing Thoughts & Call for Awareness

Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & AMEBC Roundup overview 00:16 – Tahltan-Skeena Eskay Creek bombshell deal 00:33 – $1.7B benefits, $1.2B cash, $40M upfront payments 00:47 – UNDRIP rules & precedent setting 01:00 – Chief Casimir’s 50% revenue-sharing push 01:18 – Laurier Memorial & “half and half” claims 01:40 – False equivalence & economic fallacy critique 02:15 – Patronizing tone & “we’re all risking” narrative 02:49 – Claim over entire city of Kamloops 03:08 – Leverage into Highland Valley & Afton mines 03:26 – Hold-up problem & veto risks 04:17 – Gold price highs vs. policy uncertainty 04:51 – Closing: Don’t trust mainstream spin Useful Resources:

• Tk’emlúps te Secwépemc Official Site: tkemlups.ca – land title claim details
• Skeena Resources Eskay Creek Agreement: skeenaresources.com – project & community benefits
• AMEBC (Association for Mineral Exploration BC): amebc.ca – Roundup 2026 reports
• DRIPA & UNDRIP (Government of BC): gov.bc.ca/undrip
• New Westminster Times: NewWestTimes.com – Kamloops land claim, mining revenue sharing, DRIPA coverage

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