Selkirk First Nation

Government of Canada awards new contracts to advance clean-up of Faro Mine

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Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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Spanning over 25 square kilometres, it is now the site of one of the most complex abandoned mine remediation projects in Canada.

Key Points: 
  • Spanning over 25 square kilometres, it is now the site of one of the most complex abandoned mine remediation projects in Canada.
  • In February 2022, the Main Construction Management and Care and Maintenance services contract was awarded to Parsons Inc .
  • The Main Construction Manager and Care and Maintenance services contractor will work alongside a number of other contractors engaged by Canada.
  • These contracts and standing offer include: Environmental Monitoring Services (EMS), Remediation Plan Design and Support Services (RPDSS), Regulatory Support Services and Geotechnical Support Services.

Triumph Gold Identifies Gold Mineralization at the Big Creek South Fault Zone with 300 metre Step-out from the Nucleus Deposit, Yukon

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Wednesday, May 4, 2022
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1 Gold equivalent [AuEq] is used for illustrative purposes, to express the combined value of gold, silver, and copper as a percentage of gold.

Key Points: 
  • 1 Gold equivalent [AuEq] is used for illustrative purposes, to express the combined value of gold, silver, and copper as a percentage of gold.
  • AuEq is calculated using US$1,750.00 per troy ounce of gold, US$24.00 per troy ounce of silver, and US$4.00 per pound of copper.
  • Triumph Gold Corp. is a Canadian based, growth-oriented exploration and development company with a district scale land package in mining friendly Yukon.
  • Triumph Gold has a long standing, ongoing, engagement with these First Nations through communication, environmental stewardship, and local employment.

Government of Canada awards contract for construction management and care and maintenance services for the Faro Mine Remediation Project

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Tuesday, February 15, 2022
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Following an open and competitive process, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), on behalf of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, has awardeda contract to Parsons Inc. for construction management and care and maintenance services at the Faro Mine Complex.

Key Points: 
  • Following an open and competitive process, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), on behalf of Crown-Indigenous Relations and Northern Affairs Canada, has awardeda contract to Parsons Inc. for construction management and care and maintenance services at the Faro Mine Complex.
  • The Faro Mine Remediation Project is one of the largest and most complex abandoned mine clean-up projects underway in Canada.
  • The main construction manager will be responsible for managing construction work and care and maintenance services at the Faro Mine Complex, including contaminated water treatment; road maintenance; and management of infrastructure, waste, fuel and supplies.
  • The Government of Canada funds the project and is leading care and maintenance, urgent works, site monitoring, consultation, remediation plan design, the regulatory process and construction work for active remediation.