Blackwater Project Environmental Assessment Complete
The Blackwater Project has been undergoing a coordinated provincial and federal environmental assessment (EA) since 2016. New Gold is pleased to report that on June 24, 2019, the BC Ministers of Environment and Climate Change Strategy and Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources, issued an EA certificate for the Blackwater project. This follows the April 15, 2019 announcement that the federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change issued a positive Decision Statement regarding the project’s Environmental Assessment (EA). The federal and provincial environmental assessment decisions mark very significant milestones for the project.
These decisions are imperative steps in the overall development process for Blackwater. Prior to building a mine in BC, a series of permits and authorizations are required from both the provincial and federal governments. Before entering into the mine permitting phase, New Gold is re-evaluating project sizing and processing options. In parallel with this work, New Gold is evaluating how to unlock the project’s value from a financing and strategic perspective. New Gold has not made a decision on when to initiate the mine permitting phase for the Blackwater project. More information about mine permitting is located here
Employment, Contractors, and Supplier Information
The Blackwater Project is not currently hiring as a decision as to when to commence construction has not yet been made. If you are interested in positions at our other operating mines, please visit the New Gold Careers page here.
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