Image Credit: Artemis Gold Inc.

By Adam Berls

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Artemis Gold officially opens Blackwater Mine

Jun 2, 2025 | 2:54 PM

PRINCE GEORGE — Artemis Gold’s Blackwater Mine, was officially opened in a ceremony at the mine site on Friday.

Present at the opening ceremony were B.C. Premier David Eby, along with Jagrup Brar, Minister of Mining and Critical Minerals, Acting Chief June Baptiste of the Lhoosk’uz Dené Nation, and Chief Charlie Williams (represented) of Ulkatcho First Nation.

“Blackwater Mine is an example of what can be achieved through collaboration with First Nations and the protection of vital lands and waters,” said Premier David Eby. “This mine is a part of what we’re building in B.C. the economic engine of the new Canadian economy. It creates hundreds of family-supporting jobs and builds prosperity here and across the country.”

The open-pit gold and silver mine is located 160 kilometers southwest of Prince George, construction was completed in January and the first gold pour also took place in January of this year.

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The mine was completed in 22 months and the forecast production for the 2025 fiscal year is between 190,000 and 230,000 ounces of gold. Artemis says that a decision about accelerating the phase 2 expansion of the mine will be made later this year.

“Blackwater Mine is a great example of what we want to see more of in B.C. – a project that creates good jobs, supports local and Indigenous communities and takes crucial steps to minimize the impact on the environment. It shows how responsible mining can move our economy forward in the right way.” – Jagrup Brar, Minister of Mining and Critical minerals of B.C.

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