The British Columbia Environmental Assessment Office (EAO) has approved an amendment to the Mt. Milligan copper-gold mine environmental assessment certificate, authorizing an extension to the mine’s life and an increase in production. The mine-life extension allows an 80-hectare expansion to the disturbance area for construction materials and an increase in production from 60,000 tonnes to 66,500 tonnes of ore per…
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Imperial Metals secures permit for Mount Polley expansion
Imperial Metals has received a permit amendment to allow expansion and extension of mining activities at its Mount Polley copper-gold mine in south-central British Columbia. The expansion allows for pit development and expansion of rock-storage areas. “Receiving this permit is good news for Imperial, our workers, the local community and our First Nations partners. We will be able to continue…
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