Northfield and Juno Applaud Marten Falls Agreement as Ring of Fire Infrastructure Accelerates

Core Insights - Northfield Capital Corporation and Juno Corp. announced a Community Partnership Agreement with Marten Falls First Nation and the Province of Ontario to advance the Marten Falls Community Access Road and community infrastructure investments, marking a significant step in developing the Ring of Fire mineral district [1][2][5] Infrastructure Development - The Marten Falls Community Access Road will provide all-season access to Marten Falls First Nation, which is currently only accessible by winter road or air, limiting development opportunities [2][3] - The Agreement allocates up to $39.5 million for community infrastructure and supports the construction of the access road [2] - The road is part of the Northern Road Link infrastructure plan, connecting key First Nations and the Ring of Fire to the provincial highway system [3] Mineral Exploration and Economic Impact - Juno Corp. holds over 5,300 square kilometers of mineral claims in the Ring of Fire, representing over 52% of the district, and has made significant discoveries in critical minerals and gold [4][9] - The development of the Ring of Fire is expected to create 70,000 new jobs in Ontario, highlighting its strategic importance for both Canadian and U.S. economies [6] Future Plans - Marten Falls First Nation plans to submit an environmental assessment for the access road by February 20, 2026, with construction aimed to start by August 2026 [5] - Immediate resource flow for urgent community priorities will begin this season via winter roads [5]