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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Imperial Metals, Mount Polley handed Fisheries Act charges
Imperial Metals and its Mount Polley Mining arm, which suffered a high-profile tailings storage facility failure in August 2014, has been served a notice of charges alleging violations of the Fisheries Act in Canada. Engineering firm Wood Canada was also named in the allegation notice involving the British Columbia operation. The charges are outlined in an indictment filed with the…
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