TNDC Non-Equity Partnerships
Collaboration & Service Supplier Agreements
A TNDC Collaboration & Service Supplier Agreement refers to a cooperative arrangement with an external company for specific projects or services. These agreements outline the terms of collaboration, such as project scope, responsibilities, and compensation, without entailing shared ownership. They often involve partnering with companies to provide specialized services, expertise, or resources to support and expand TNDC’s service offering.
Current TNDC Collaboration & Service Supplier Agreements
- Allnorth Consultants
- Alpine Helicopters
- ATCO Structures & Logistics
- Bandstra Transportation Systems
- Barminco Canada Mining Services
- Black Diamond Group
- Central Mountain Air
- CIF Construction
- Geotech Drilling Services
- GFL Environmental
- International SOS Canada
- Jepson Petroleum (Northwest Fuels)
- Jim Dent Construction
- Kode Contracting
- Orica Canada
- Pelly Construction
- Progressive Ventures Construction
- Quadra Chemicals
- RC Crane & Construction
- Redpath Raiseboring
- Solvest
- Summit Air & Helicopters
- Suncor Energy
Photo: Geotech Drilling
Allnorth Consultants
Allnorth Consultants Ltd. has a collaboration agreement with TNDC. Through this partnership, we offer a wide range of engineering, design and field services to all potential and operating businesses within Tahltan Territory, supporting projects in resource exploration, mining, building construction, forestry, hydroelectric power, civil, infrastructure and public works. Our services include multidisciplinary engineering, surveying, construction management, exploration and geoscience, materials testing, permitting and compliance, environmental, forestry and mapping.
Alpine Helicopters
Alpine Helicopters Inc. is a TNDC partnership providing helicopter charter services in Tahltan Territory. Alpine Helicopters has been offering safe, efficient and cost effective helicopter services since 1961. It has now evolved into a world class company, with seven locations in Western Canada, specializing in Exploration, Tourism, Heli-Skiing, Wildfire Management, Back-Country Rescue, Siviculture, Power-line Maintenance and all facets of commercial helicopter operations. With over 250 years combined industry experience amongst senior management and a pilot roster that boasts, on average, 7,000 hours of flying time each, you can trust that Alpine has the knowledge and capability to meet your helicopter support service needs. Our fleet of over 40 Helicopters has a reputation for safety, maintenance and quality service that is second to none. Our affiliation with Alpine Aerotech, a Platinum Certified Bell Customer Service Facility, provides Alpine with ready access to industry leading, comprehensive helicopter support and aircraft maintenance services.
ATCO Structures & Logistics
ATCO Structures & Logistics Ltd. (ASL) is a TNDC partner providing modular structures and trailer equipment rentals for remote work camps in Tahltan Territory. ASL is a modular manufacturing and construction company based in Calgary, AB, with branches located across Canada. Our two main business divisions are (1) supplying modular camp structures for remote worker accommodations and (2) providing modular equipment space rentals such as office trailers, lunchrooms, portable washrooms, guard shacks, medical units, temporary worker accommodations, etc. We are currently expanding into permanent modular construction (PMC) in the form of schools, daycares, recreational facilities, community centres, commercial spaces, health care clinics, hospitals, hotels/motels, etc. and modular housing solutions for communities. ASL also offers blast-resistant buildings through our ATCO-Hunter JV.
Bandstra Transportation Systems
Through its joint venture with TNDC, Bandstra Transportation Systems Ltd. provides scheduled and non-scheduled freight transportation services in the Tahltan Territory and western Canada. With its equipment and connections, Bandstra is able to provide complete, one-stop logistics services for North America and around the world.
Barminco Mining Services Canada
Barminco Mining Services Canada Pty Ltd. is TNDC’s partner providing underground mining services at the Newcrest Red Chris Mine. Barminco is responsible for all facets of the underground development advance on the Project, including drill and blast; load and haul; installation of ground support; installation and maintenance of reticulated mine services; management and maintenance of the mine fleet; and providing specialized personnel. Barminco is one of the world’s largest hard rock underground mining services companies, with operations in Australia, Africa and North America.
Black Diamond Group
Black Diamond LP and TNDC have a collaboration agreement established in 2023. We provide modular space solutions and workforce accommodations. Black Diamond Group owns and operates a portfolio of businesses specializing in modular buildings and remote and temporary workforce housing solutions, along with a digital marketplace for business-to-business crew travel management.
Central Mountain Air
Central Mountain Air Ltd. is TNDC’s partner providing passenger charter air services. Central Mountain Air (CMA) is a Canadian regional airline with ongoing commitment to providing safe, reliable and cost-effective air services (general passenger, workforce logistics, cargo and Medevac) to the organizations and communities its serves. CMA’s headquarters are in Smithers, BC with operational facilities in Vancouver, Calgary, Prince George and Smithers.
CIF Construction
CIF Construction Ltd. and TNDC have a collaboration agreement. CIF offers all services related to concrete works, such as supply and installation of concrete, rebar, anchor bolts, formwork, scaffolding, pressure grouting, detailed excavation and backfill, survey, demolition and other heavy civil and infrastructure services to complement and support TNDC when needed.
Geotech Drilling Services
Geotech Drilling Services Ltd. (Geotech), is a multi-discipline surface and underground drilling company based in Prince George, BC. TNDC and Geotech have been working together since 2016 to provide geotechnical, environmental, construction, exploration and other specialized drilling services, including cone penetration testing (CPT) through Geotech’s affiliate ConeTec Geotechnical Site Investigations. Geotech’s drilling services are typically combined with testing and instrumentation installation to determine sub-surface ground characteristics for infrastructure development. Primary work completed in Tahltan Territory has been focussed on mineral resource and mine development. Geotech can also provide services for tailings storage feasibility or upgrades, pipeline alignment investigations, hydroelectric dam feasibility investigations or upgrades, road network evaluation, construction/foundation design for buildings, rock anchoring for transmission lines and windmills, and geothermal exploration investigations.
GFL Environmental Services
GFL Environmental Services Inc has a Collaboration Agreement with TNDC, established in late 2024. Under the agreement, GFL provides hazardous waste collection, transportation, recycling and disposal and industrial services for all sizes of shutdowns and turnaround services.
GFL Environmental Services Inc has a Collaboration Agreement with TNDC, established in late 2024. Under the agreement, GFL provides hazardous waste collection, transportation, recycling and disposal and industrial services for all sizes of shutdowns and turnaround services.
International SOS Canada
International SOS Canada Inc. and TNDC have a Collaboration Agreement, established in 2021. International SOS provides clients with emergency medical, fire, rescue, and advanced clinical services; occupational health and healthcare management services; and consulting services collectively known as ‘Integrated Health and Emergency Services’. These include staffing a variety of medical professionals, ranging from Occupational First Aiders to fully licensed Nurse Practitioners.
Jepson Petroleum (Northwest Fuels)
Jepson Petroleum (Northwest Fuels) is a fuel supplier servicing the energy sector in Northwestern B.C., operating two fuel bulk plants, a fuel marina and six commercial card-locks, with a head office in Terrace and offices in Smithers, Prince Rupert and Houston.
Jim Dent Construction
Jim Dent Construction is TNDC’s partner providing heavy civil construction services in Tahltan Territory. Since its formation in 1974, DENT has evolved into a heavy civil construction leader primarily focussing on hydro-related projects. DENT provides specialized contracting services, delivering start-to-finish solutions, from design/engineering through to the field execution of all stages. The DENT team of long-term personnel bring the dedication, quality workmanship and an innovative approach to address the complex challenges evolving within projects. With a proactive attitude to safety and environmental issues, DENT takes pride in completing demanding projects on schedule.
Kode Contracting
Kode Contracting has a collaboration agreement with TNDC that supplies aggregate processing services, which includes rock crushing, screening, washing, and quarry and pit development.
Orica Canada
Orica Canada Inc. provides bulk and packaged explosives and blasting systems to open cut and underground mining operations, quarry and civil construction markets. Under the TNDC partnership agreement, Orica provides explosive products and related services within Tahltan Territory. Orica is well positioned in Western Canada and has an established and robust supply chain including primary and secondary manufacturing of explosives products, dedicated logistics and advanced technical services capabilities located within the region.
Pelly Construction
Pelly Construction Ltd. is TNDC’s partner on the tailings impoundment area (TIA) project at the Red Chris Mine, providing both equipment and labour support. Pelly Construction is a Yukon based mining and construction company.
Progressive Ventures Construction
Progressive Ventures Construction Ltd. is TNDC’s partner providing general contractor services for industrial and commercial construction projects in Tahltan Territory. Progressive Ventures Construction is a full service general contracting company, locally owned and operated in Northwestern BC since 1972.
Quadra Chemicals
TNDC and Quadra have a collaboration agreement to supply commodities (reagents and process aids) to the resource sector within Tahltan Territory. Quadra is the largest Canadian owned chemical distributor, eleventh-largest distributor in North America and dominate chemical supplier to the resource industry.
RC Crane & Construction
RC Crane & Construction Ltd. is TNDC’s partner providing crane services with equipment ranging from picker and boom trucks to large all terrain cranes, and trucking services, in Tahltan Territory. Operating for more than 20 years, RC Crane is a family run business based out of Whitehorse, Yukon, providing hoisting and rigging services for many different industries, from mine sites to commercial projects, including delivering propane tanks. R.C. Crane has a comprehensive inventory of equipment to build projects of all sizes and across all terrains. Their fleet of equipment includes folding and stiff boom pickers, truck mounts, and all terrain cranes, ranging in size from 8 tons up to 200 tons. Operating out of Yukon and northern British Columbia, RC Crane has earned a specialization in working in remote and rugged areas and harsh climates, and built a reputation for safety and performance.
Redpath Raiseboring
Redpath Raiseboring Ltd. (RRL) is a TNDC partner providing raiseboring services at the Newcrest Red Chris Mine. RRL has designed and manufactured raise drills for 40+ years and is North America’s largest manufacturer, with one of the world’s most extensive fleets. As both an original equipment manufacturer, and a contractor, RRL uses its contracting experience to continuously optimize the design of its drills. The company’s team of professionals provide safe, on-time projects, and a service level exceeding normally accepted standards. RRL is based in North Bay, Ontario, where it serves a growing list of North American and international clients.
Solvest
TNDC and Solvest are working together under a collaboration agreement to identify and develop renewable solar power solutions that reduce diesel consumption and carbon emissions, with the aim to achieve carbon neutrality in the Tahltan Territory. TNDC will invest in and own redeployable long life renewable power assets and lease them to mining companies under a short-term lease. Solvest is the leading provider of renewable energy services in Northern and remote areas, including solar and energy storage project development, design, procurement, construction, operations and maintenance, equipment leasing.
Summit Aviation
The Summit Aviation Group (Summit Air / Summit Helicopters) has a Collaboration Agreement with TNDC, covering all aviation work (fixed wing and rotary wing) within and into Tahltan Territory. Summit Air provides chartered cargo and passenger aviation and has been delivering remote aviation solutions to its valued customers for over 20 years throughout the Yukon, Northwest Territories, and Nunavut. Summit Helicopters delivers remote helicopter aviation solutions in Western and Northern Canada.
Suncore Energy
Suncor and TNDC have worked together through a Memorandum of Understanding since 2016. Suncor Energy provides bulk fuel deliveries, SuperPass cardlocks and fuel management systems for clients/projects in Tahltan Territory, including Red Chris, Skeena Resources and Galore Creek.
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