Osisko Metals Incorporated (TSXV: OM | OTCQX: OMZNF | FRANKFURT: 0B51) has created a technical consultation committee to assist in developing a plan for the dewatering of the Mount Copper open pit at Gaspé Copper, close to Murdochville in the Gaspé region of Quebec.
The committee is led by Osisko Metals’ newly appointed VP environment and sustainable development, Dr. Ann Lamontagne.
Since closure and remediation of the former Gaspé Copper mine site, the Mount Copper open pit has flooded. In order to evaluate the viability of restarting open pit mining operations, the pit must be dewatered as soon as possible to allow for improved deeper in-pit resource evaluation and geotechnical drilling.
The company is committed to responsible practices, considering environmental factors and key stakeholders in the region. Following ongoing environmental and engineering studies, Osisko Metals will elaborate a plan in collaboration with the committee and will take necessary steps to obtain permits from government authorities.
The consultation and technical committee is composed of professionals from various organizations, including:
- The Mi’gmawei Mawio’mi Secretariat
- The Société de gestion des rivières de Gaspé
- The Conseil de l’eau du Nord de la Gaspésie
- The Conseil Régional de l’environnement de la Gaspésie
- A biologist who is a citizen of Murdochville
Osisko Metals’ initiative to create the committee was met with positive feedback, and a first working session was held in December 2023. Further meetings with the committee are planned for 2024 to allow for review of the dewatering plan before it is submitted to governmental authorities.
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