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Vancouver based Taseko Mines has been working to advance development of a gold-copper mine in the Cariboo-Chilcotin area for many years.

Review the Executive Summary of the submission or the full Project Description itself. Then join in the discussion and share your thoughts.

On June 6th, 2011, Taseko Mines submitted a comprehensive Project Description for the New Prosperity Gold-Copper Project in British Columbia’s Cariboo-Chilcotin Region.

The submission of the project description is a step forward in pursuit of final approval for the project, which is expected to generate 71,000 jobs over the course of its operation as a result of a GDP contribution of $11 billion. In addition, government revenues from New Prosperity are projected to be nearly $10 billion.

If the mine proceeds it will create thousands of long-term jobs in the BC central interior and generate residual economic and social benefits for communities, local businesses, the province of BC, and Canada as a whole.

The New Prosperity deposit has been described as a “national treasure.” It is the largest undeveloped gold-copper deposit in Canada, the 7th largest in the world. With Taseko’s proven leadership and excellence in responsible mining, this project promises to create vital economic and social value that will continue to allow the Cariboo-Chilcotin region to thrive throughout the duration of this 20 year project.

As a further commitment to the environment, Taseko has submitted a new project description that includes expenditures of an additional 300 million dollars to ensure the project meets the highest environmental standards.

On all Taseko initiatives there has been a collaborative spirit with all interested parties. The New Prosperity Gold-Copper Project is no different. Please join the discussion around this new project.

For more information about the project, click here.