Ajax Mine Project
Projects that were undergoing a comprehensive study at the time the provisions of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 came into force will continue to follow the requirements of the former Act. Under the former Act, the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency is responsible for conducting the comprehensive study of this project.
KGHM Ajax Mining Inc. is proposing to construct and operate the Ajax Mine Project located near the City of Kamloops, British Columbia. The Ajax Mine Project is an open pit copper/gold mine and is expected to process 65,000 tonnes of ore per day (24 million tonnes per year) for export over a mine life of 23 years.
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Environmental Assessment DivisionNatural Resources Canada
3rd floor, 588 Booth Street
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0E4
Email: nrcan.ea-spi-ee-isp.rncan@canada.ca
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Location
- Kamloops (British Columbia)
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Nature of Activity
- Mines and Minerals
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Assessment Status
Completed -
Start Date
2011-05-25 -
Proponent
KGHM Ajax Mining Inc. -
Authorities
- Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
- Fisheries and Oceans Canada
- Natural Resources Canada
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Assessment Type
Comprehensive study under CEAA 1992 -
Reference Number
62225
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