Blue Lagoon receives final mine permits for Dome Mountain Gold Project
Published by Jess Watts,
Editorial Assistant
Global Mining Review,
Key Highlights:
- Final mine permits secured: Authorises full-scale underground mining operations at Dome Mountain, British Columbia. Initial production is limited to 55 000 t/y with expected recovery of approximately 15 000 oz Au per year.
- Operational readiness: Blue Lagoon Resources is preparing to initiate mining operations as early as July 2025.
- Infrastructure, equipment, technical staff /consultants, mining contractor and operational plans being finalised and put in place.
- Toll milling agreement: Blue Lagoon Resources holds an active toll-milling agreement with Nicola Mining and will ship its mined mineralised material to their milling facilities at Merritt, B.C. for processing.
- Near-term production: Blue Lagoon Resources is now focused on finishing last preparatory activities and tasks related to the safe and secure opening of Dome Mountain, including the required installation of our planned water treatment facility at site, expected to be completed within three months.
Rana Vig, President and CEO of Blue Lagoon Resources, said:
"It is incredibly rare for a junior mining company to evolve from pure exploration into production, and today, we proudly stand on the brink of that transformation. Securing the final mine permit is not just a milestone – it is a testament to the relentless dedication of our team, the strength of our partnerships, our extensive collaboration with Lake Babine Nation, and our unwavering commitment to responsible resource development in our beautiful Province.
“Blue Lagoon is now poised to become British Columbia’s next gold producer, and this is just the beginning of an exciting new chapter for our company and our shareholders.”
Read the article online at: https://www.globalminingreview.com/mining/24022025/blue-lagoon-receives-final-mine-permits-for-dome-mountain-gold-project/
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