Blue Lagoon Resources has now secured all key permits required for its Dome Mountain project located 66 km east of Smithers.
Last week, the company announced it has received both its mining and effluent/discharge permits from the corresponding BC ministries, gaining authorization for full-scale underground mining operations at Dome Mountain.
Once in production, which could occur as early as July, the Dome Mountain mine is expected to output 15,000 oz. of gold per year.
To support the proposed mine operation, Blue Lagoon entered in 2021 a toll milling agreement with Nicola Mining and will ship the mineralized material to its milling facilities at Merritt, BC, for processing.
The most recent project owner was Gavin Mines, which held it for 12 years and completed a significant part of the infrastructure construction and underground development.
With the existing infrastructure and permits, the company is now focused on finishing the last preparatory activities to open the Dome Mountain mine, including the required installation of a planned water treatment facility, which is expected to be completed within three months.
