Monday, July 22, 2013

Barwick Mine Releases Draft Environmental Assessment

An important document in the development of a gold mine in the Rainy River district is now out.

The draft environmental assessment report for Rainy River Resource's project outlines key environmental and social issues and how they will be addressed.

Vice president Kyle Stanfield says its a very comprehensive.

The company will hold a public meeting next week in Barwick as part of the public input gathering process.

Stanfield says they hope to have a final report completed in 5 weeks time and begin construction of the mine next year after getting government approval.