The B.C. Government says an environmental assessment certificate has been issued for the Angus silica sand mine north of Prince George.
A decision was made by Minister of Environment and Parks Tamara Davidson and Minister of Mining and Critical Minerals Jagrup Brar, considering the Environmental Assessment Office’s assessment report and recommendations, along with input from First Nations, technical experts, local communities and the public.
An environmental assessment certificate is required for the project to proceed.
The project will provide a local source of silica sand and is anticipated to have a mine life of around 20 years. It’s also expected to generate approximately 150 jobs during construction, and nearly 140 jobs throughout operations, along with $300 million in investment.
The environmental assessment certificate contains 19 legally binding conditions, including requirements for air-quality controls and monitoring, wildlife and vegetation protection, greenhouse gas reduction measures and more.
First Nations taking part in the assessment included the Lheidli T’enneh First Nation, McLeod Lake Indian Band, Tsay Keh Dene Nation, and West Moberly First Nation.
The new open-pit silica sand mine will be located near Bear Lake, roughly 60 kilometres north of Prince George.
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