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Taseko Mines Begins Environmental Assessment for Yellowhead Copper Project By Investing.com

  • Taseko Mines has launched the environmental assessment for the Yellowhead Copper Mine, formally starting the process with the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office and the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada.
  • The environmental assessment aims to ensure the project meets regulatory requirements while balancing environmental and economic values, as stated by Taseko in their release.
  • The proposed mine could employ over 2,000 people during start-up and extract up to 90,000 tons of copper ore daily, potentially becoming one of Canada's largest open-pit mining operations.
  • Local mayors have expressed support, with District of Clearwater Mayor Merlin Blackwell stating, 'The EA process is the beginning of the race towards an operational mine.
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Muskoka Region broke the news in Muskoka Lakes, Canada on Tuesday, July 8, 2025.
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