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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Taskeo hits key milestone at Yellowhead copper project in B.C.
Taseko Mines Ltd. said it has launched the environmental process for its 100%-owned Yellowhead project, which is located 150 kilometres north of Kamloops, British Columbia. The initial project description for the Yellowhead project has been filed and accepted by the B.C. Environmental Assessment Office and Impact Assessment Agency of Canada. The acceptance formally commences the environmental assessment process, which is designed to be

Taseko Mines Commences Environmental Assessment Process for Yellowhead Copper Project
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, July 08, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Taseko Mines Limited (TSX: TKO; NYSE American: TGB; LSE: TKO) (“Taseko” or the "Company") today announced that the Initial Project Description (“IPD”) for its 100% owned Yellowhead Copper Project (“Yellowhead Project”…
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