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By CKPG Today

Mine approved

Blackwater project passes final hurdle; to create hundreds of jobs

Mar 9, 2023 | 11:03 AM

PRINCE GEORGE — It’s the news Artemis Gold has been waiting for.

The provincial government has approved a BC Mines Act permit for the company’s Blackwater Mine, located 112 kilometres southwest of Vanderhoof.

The approval means the creation of 457 direct jobs over the operating life of the mine and 825 direct full-time jobs during the construction and expansion phases of mine development. The mine is expected to contribute $13.2 billion to the provincial economy during its lifetime, including $2.3 billion in provincial revenue.

“Congratulations to Artemis Gold, the Lhoosk’uz Dené Nation, Ulkatcho First Nation and Carrier Sekani First Nations, and communities in the area for their work together to advance this critically important project through the mine-permitting and review process to final approval and construction,” said Premier David Eby.

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“The Blackwater Gold project will put lots of people to work and create a wide range of opportunities and benefits for local businesses, communities and First Nations, while ensuring the highest standards of environmental protection, mitigation and sustainability.”

Construction is slated to begin the first quarter of this year.