The Blackwater Mine near Vanderhoof is about 73 per cent complete.
That’s according to a Q1 update provided by Artemis Gold.
“We have an exceptional team managing the development of the Blackwater Mine,” said Artemis Gold Chairman and CEO Steven Dean.
“Execution is critical in all projects, and managing the day-to-day challenges that arise in building a mine of this scale and complexity is key to being successful. We have an experienced group of people who are first-class problem solvers, ensuring we advance toward operational readiness and reman on track for first gold pour in H2 2024.”
According to the company, mild weather conditions to start the year provided early access to infrastructure areas at the mine.
They said construction of major site water management facilities, including the water management pond, the central diversion system and the Davidson Creek diversion have been completed.
“Looking ahead to Q2 2024, we expect to complete the construction and commissioning of the initial phase of the mining fleet, advance the tailings storage facility main dam wall, and move to the completion of the construction activity in the processing facility” said Artemis Gold President and COO Jeremy Langford.
“At the end of Q1 2024, we remain on track for first gold pour in H2 2024.”
The company maintained its workforce of 320 employees:
- 20 per cent of the team are women,
- 30 per cent identify as Indigenous,
- 50 per cent are local to the region, and
- 80 per cent are BC residents.