Artemis Gold Moves Forward with Blackwater Mine Project

Overview of Mineral Claims and Project Scope

Artemis holds an interest in 328 mineral claims spanning 1,487 sq. km. These claims are distributed across the Capoose, Auro, Key, Parlane, and RJK claim blocks. The surface rights for this area are controlled by the Crown.

Mining Operations and Recovery Methods

The Blackwater mine project will involve the construction, operation, and eventual closure of an open-pit gold and silver mine along with ore processing facilities. Artemis intends to employ a combination of gravity circuits and whole ore leach techniques to recover gold and silver. Initially, the company will focus on processing high-grade, near-surface ore, while lower-grade material will be stockpiled for processing later in the mine’s lifecycle.

Regulatory Milestones Achieved

In March 2023, the Blackwater mine obtained its BC Mines Act permit. Prior to this, a positive decision statement was issued by the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency in April 2019, followed by the award of an Environmental Assessment certificate later that year.

Community Engagement and Agreements

In 2019, Artemis signed a trilateral project participation agreement with the Lhoosk’uz Dené Nation and Ulkatcho First Nation, two Indigenous nations whose traditional territories overlap with the proposed mine site. Additionally, Artemis reached an impact benefits agreement with the Nazko Nation concerning the Blackwater project in May 2021. Currently, discussions are ongoing with the Carrier Sekani First Nations, whose territories may be affected by proposed linear infrastructure corridors.