Faro Mine Remediation
May 1, 2024
Wheeler River
May 1, 2024
British Columbia
The Premier Gold Project is a brownfield underground gold and silver mine operated by Ascot Resources in northwestern BC. This Project is located on the in the Nass Area as defined in the NFA, a tripartite agreement between the federal government, provincial government, and Nisga’a Nation. Source has provided technical support to the Nisga’a Lisims Government (NLG) on Ascot Resources’ Premier Gold Project since 2018.
Source’s technical scope on the project has included collaboration between NLG and Ascot on tailings and water treatment best available technology studies, planning for remediation of environmental issues associated with past mining activity, development of mine water management strategy, and setting an appropriate reclamation and closure security.
Source has supported NLG’s engagement with BC’s Environmental Assessment Office, Ministry of Environment, and Ministry of Energy, Mines and Low Carbon Innovation to ensure that appropriate regulatory conditions are included in final project permits.
Source continues to provide support to NLG now that the Project has entered into care and maintenance.
