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B.C. approves tailings dam height increase at Mount Polley mine, site of massive 2014 breach

Experience BC Emily Joveski -
British Columbia has approved a 13-metre increase to the tailings dam at the Mount Polley mine, nearly 12 years after one of Canada's worst mining disasters at the site.

B.C Court rejects Xatśūll First Nation’s challenge to Mount Polley dam increase

Indigenous Teryn Midzain -
The B.C. Supreme Court has dismissed the Xatśūll First Nation's application to stop the tailings dam increase at Mount Polley Mine. Justice Michael Tammen ruled the provincial government's consultation with Xatśūll First Nation was "deep" and provided the First Nation opportunities to present its persepectives on the impacts of the construction of the dam.

Mount Polley Production is Up in 2nd Quarter Report

Mining Teryn Midzain -
Mount Polley Mine's second quarter report, released in July, reports that the Mine's production in copper, gold, and ore milled is up compared to the reports in the same time last year.

Mount Polley Tailings Ruling Decision Expected in August

Mining Teryn Midzain -
The B.C Supreme Court will make its decision on the Mount Polley mine's Tailing Storage Facility (TSF) in August. The...

First Nations Express Concerns Over Mount Polley Restart

News Alex Martin -
The plan to see Mount Polley move forward with a tentative restart continues, despite the independent investigation by Conservation...

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