Plans to restart operations at an abandoned mine off the Okanagan Connector are beginning to take shape.
Last week, Vancouver-based Gold Mountain Mining announced it has received a Notice of Departure that will green light mine construction.
The company is expected to begin construction at the site located near Elkhart Lodge southeast of Merritt.
"By getting into construction early, we will be ready to hit the ground running once our various mine permit amendments are approved. Since acquiring this project, we were very clear about our intent to quickly put this mine back into production, with efficient deployment of capital," said company CEO Kevin Smith said in the statement.
"With the snow on site nearly gone, our mine construction partner, Nhwelmen-Lake LP, has been notified to begin mobilizing their equipment, in anticipation of developing BC's next high grade gold and silver producer."
Gold Mountain to Begin Mine Construction from Gold Mountain on Vimeo.
According to the company, the first ore delivery is anticipated to produce around 19,000 oz by the fourth quarter of 2021.
Those results are expected to reach 50,000 oz by 2025.
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