Ivanhoe’s Kipushi zinc mine in the DRC officially reopens
The restart marked exactly a century since the mine first went into production.
Vancouver, BC – April 17, 2012 – The Association for Mineral Exploration British Columbia (AME BC) today welcomed Natural Resources Canada Minister Joe Oliver’s announcement of its plan for Responsible Resource Development.
“Today’s announcement is a welcome signal from the federal government that it is committed to move toward a one-project, one-review process that should create more certainty for companies, investors, stakeholders and Aboriginal communities,” said Gavin C. Dirom, President & CEO of AME BC.
The federal budget committed $165 million over two years for the Responsible Resource Development program, which among its proposed key measures includes:
“We are pleased that the federal government has developed a reasonable and workable plan to reduce duplication in the environmental review process while maintaining the high environmental standards that Canadians expect and enjoy,” emphasized Dirom. “For everyone’s benefit, we look forward to the implementation of the Responsible Resource Development initiative so that Canada’s mineral resources can be explored for and developed responsibly and efficiently.”
About AME BC:
AME BC is the predominant voice of mineral exploration and development in British Columbia. Established in 1912, AME BC represents over 4,800 members including geoscientists, prospectors, engineers, entrepreneurs, exploration companies, suppliers, mineral producers and associations who are engaged in mineral exploration and mine development in BC and throughout the world.
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For further information contact Jonathan Buchanan at 604.630.3923 or [email protected].
