Taseko takes first step on Yellowhead assessment road with First Nation pact

Toronto-listed Taseko Mines has entered into an agreement with an indigenous nation regarding the miner’s intentions to start the regulatory approval process for the Yellowhead copper project, in the Thompson‐Nicola area of British Columbia.

Located about 150 km north‐east of Kamloops near Vavenby, the 90 000 t/d openpit mine project could be one of the largest in North America.

“Our communication with the leadership over this past year have been good, frank and insightful. We have gained significantly in our understanding of their role as caretakers of the lands and their approach to stewardship and economic opportunity, and we thank them for taking this first important step with us,” said Taseko CEO Russell Hallbauer.