Kemess Underground Project
AuRico Metals Inc. proposes to construct and operate the Kemess Underground Project, an underground gold-copper mine located approximately 250 kilometres north of Smithers and 430 kilometres northwest of Prince George, British Columbia. As proposed, the project is anticipated to have an ore production capacity of approximately 24,650 tonnes per day (105,000 ounces of gold and 44 million pounds of copper per year) using underground block caving methods, over a predicted 13-year mine life.
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Latest update
September 18, 2020 - The public comment period on the recommended changes to the legally-binding conditions is closed. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada is considering comments received. The Minister of Environment and Climate Change will issue to the proponent an amended impact assessment Decision Statement with reasons and enforceable conditions, should the revised project be allowed to proceed.
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Key documents
| Document Number | Document Title | File | Date |
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| 25 | Draft Analysis of AuRico Metals Inc.'s Proposed Changes to the Kemess Underground Project (August 2020) | PDF (1018 KB) | August 17, 2020 |
| 24 | Draft Amended Decision Statement | PDF (838 KB) | August 17, 2020 |
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Contacts
Compliance Promotion and Enforcement UnitImpact Assessment Agency of Canada
22nd Floor, Place Bell
160 Elgin Street
Ottawa, ON K1A 0H3
Telephone: 613-957-0700 or 1-866-582-1884
Email: iaac.compliance-conformite.aeic@canada.ca
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Location
- Smithers (British Columbia)
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Project Type
- Mines and Minerals
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Status
Completed -
Start Date
2014-04-08 -
Proponent
AuRico Metals Inc. -
Authorities
- Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
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Assessment Type
Environmental assessment by substitution under CEAA 2012 -
Reference Number
80063