Articles for tag: advances, Artemis, Blackwater, British, Columbia, milling, ore, start

February 4, 2025

Ron Finklestien

mining

Artemis Takes a Step Forward at Blackwater Mine with Commencement of Ore Processing

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.

December 29, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

“Mount Polley Dam Breach Anniversary: 15 Charges Filed a Decade Later”

Mount Polley Mine’s Legal Troubles Escalate Following Tailings Pond Incident Authorities Investigate Environmental Breach: A Historic Overview Over 17 million cubic meters of water and eight million cubic meters of tailings effluent — containing toxic copper and gold mining waste — flowed into lakes and streams that supported salmon spawning in British Columbia’s Cariboo region. Environment and Climate Change Canada, along with Fisheries and Oceans Canada, are investigating potential violations of the Federal Fisheries Act related to the tailings pond breach. The BC Conservation Officer Service shared this information in a statement on Tuesday. These agencies are operating as the

May 30, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

British Columbia miners serve strike notice at Gibraltar

The Gibraltar copper-molybdenum mine is the second largest open-pit copper mine in Canada and the largest employer in the Cariboo region of British Columbia. “Unifor has negotiated in good faith to avoid work stoppage at Taseko’s only functioning copper mine,” Unifor’s Western regional director Gavin McGarrigle said. “We need Taseko to get serious about resolving basic issues if we’re to avoid job action.” Taseko has not responded to a request for comment. Taseko posted its highest ever revenue of $525 million for 2023 in March, thanks mainly to the contribution of the Gibraltar mine, in which it held a majority 87.5% interest.

April 26, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

Copper juniors converge in British Columbia, Yukon Territories

Juniors are extremely important to major mining companies because they are the firms finding the deposits that will become the next mines. In this way, juniors help the majors to replace the ore that they are constantly depleting in their operating mines. Where to look? BC and the Yukon The mining industry is on the hunt for large copper deposits that have favorable grades and are in locations amenable to mine developments. Over 80% of the world’s copper production comes from large-scale open-pit porphyry copper mines. In Canada, British Columbia enjoys the lion’s share of porphyry copper/ gold mineralization. These

March 20, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

Revolutionizing Metal Extraction: British Columbia’s Innovative Funding

Groundbreaking Extraction Technology In an effort to reshape the mining landscape towards sustainability, a new extraction technology funded by the province of British Columbia is making waves. The company behind this technology has introduced a cutting-edge closed-loop process infused with advanced chemistry. This approach not only helps extract and refine critical metals but also aligns with the mining sector’s shift towards renewable energy in an environmentally conscious and economically viable manner. Unlike traditional methods, the metal alloys – including essential elements like platinum group metals, copper, and tin – produced by this groundbreaking technology are then further refined by industrial

February 29, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

Untapped Lithium Reserves Unveiled in Northeast British Columbia

Revolutionizing the Landscape of Energy Extraction Geoscience BC unveils a promising discovery, hinting at the potential to extract lithium from brines in tandem with natural gas endeavors in northeast British Columbia. This groundbreaking revelation ushers in a new era where traditional resource extraction converges with the exploration of critical minerals. An Alliance of Progress The collaborative effort between Geoscience BC, Lithium Bank, Natural Resources Canada, and Northern Development has birthed a comprehensive dataset and mapping resource. This invaluable tool equips industry players, Indigenous communities, government bodies, and local residents with the insights needed to make informed decisions in the realm

February 29, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

The Schaft Creek Joint Venture: Gaining Ground Towards Pre-Feasibility

Broadening Horizons and Immersing in Potentials The Schaft Creek joint venture in British Columbia is shaking up the financial world as it advances to the pre-feasibility stage. With planned expenditures of C$18.7 million this year, the venture is set for a transformative journey, fully funded by Teck. Metallurgical tests are poised to conclude, and drilling will delve into the high wall, tailings storage facility, and the rock storage facility. Strategic Moves and Charting New Territories Engineering studies of these critical sites, along with proposed infrastructure, are on the agenda. Updates to the environmental baseline data collection, initiated last year and

February 2, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

British Columbia Coalfields: A Promising Source of Critical Minerals British Columbia coalfields could become critical minerals source – report

Exploring British Columbia’s Potential Role in Critical Mineral Supply Arca Climate Technologies, New Gold Inc., and Geoscience BC, with program support from the Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation’s Abandoned Mines Branch, recently launched a pilot project that may have far-reaching implications.

January 30, 2024

Ron Finklestien

mining

Amendments to British Columbia’s Land Act Proposed Amendments to Land Act Could Empower Indigenous Communities in British Columbia

Without any media alert, McMillan, a Vancouver based law firm, issued a release emphasizing the potential significance of impending changes to land use decisions in British Columbia which could have far-reaching implications for the resource sector. The firm expressed in its release, “Make no mistake – the subject matter of the consultation is unprecedented and of profound importance to any company that requires authorization to use Crown land in BC.” “These include things like grazing leases, mining leases, licenses of occupation, and dock permits.” According to McMillan, historically, these decisions have been made by the Minister responsible for the Land