Western Copper and Gold (WCG) recently announced that they have provided guidance for the submission of their Environmental and Socio-Economic Effects Statement and Infrastructure Update. This move is part of their commitment to bring their Casino Mine project into production in a responsible manner.
The company released guidance for the submission of their Environmental and Socio-Economic Effects Statement (ESE) and Infrastructure Update project in a press release. WCG also noted that it has provided guidance for the submission of its ESE and Infrastructure Update to the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board (YESAB) and the Yukon Government for consideration.
WCG’s submission includes a comprehensive set of documents that outline the anticipated outcomes of the Casino Mine Project, including the potential environmental and socio-economic impacts. The company has outlined the commitments that they aim to make with the YESAB for consultation and disclosure activities to ensure that all stakeholders in the project are considered.
As part of its Infrastructure Update project, WCG has prepared a comprehensive package of documents that provide clear guidance on plans for beginning mining operations at the Casino Mine site. The documents include a Mine Plan of Operations, which provides details on mine development, operation, reclamation, and closure, as well as an Environmental Management Plan that outlines measures to protect natural resources, wildlife, air quality and water quality.
WCG is committed to providing full disclosure and working in an environmentally responsible manner to minimize the impact of its operations on the environment. As part of its submission, WCG has outlined its commitments to the YESAB and the Yukon Government and is open to discussing additional measures that may further reduce the impacts of its mining operations.
This announcement further demonstrates WCG’s dedication to the responsible development of the Casino Mine project. The company is committed to transparency and has made significant steps to ensure that its operations will be conducted in a safe and environmentally responsible manner.