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Casino copper/gold/molybdenum project, Canada

12th February 2021

By: Sheila Barradas

Creamer Media Research Coordinator & Senior Deputy Editor

     

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Name of the Project
Casino copper/gold/molybdenum project.

Location
Yukon, in Canada.

Project Owner/s
Western Gold and Copper Corporation.

Project Description
A preliminary economic assessment (PEA) has been initiated on the Casino deposit.

The principal objective of the PEA will be to demonstrate positive economic indicators that justify the progression of the project.

The PEA will be based on the 2020 mineral resource estimate and various engineering studies completed to date.

The PEA will include a large openpit operation; a concentrator to recover copper, gold, silver and molybdenum minerals; and a solid-waste facility to store mine waste rock and mill tailings.

The project will also include a heap-leach facility to recover gold, silver and copper from oxide ore, as well as a relocated airport and some rerouted roads to lower the overall footprint.

Project infrastructure will incorporate about 130 km of access road and a captive power generation facility to meet the project electrical power demand.

Potential Job Creation
Not stated.

Net Present Value/Internal Rate of Return
Not stated.

Capital Expenditure
Not stated.

Planned Start/End Date
Not stated.

Latest Developments
In anticipation of positive outcomes from the PEA, Western is developing a plan for engineering, field investigations, testwork, permitting and community relations activities to support the development of a feasibility study for the project.

Key Contracts, Suppliers and Consultants
M3 Engineering & Technology Corporation (PEA).

Contact Details for Project Information
Western Gold and Copper Corporation, tel +1 604 684 9497 or email info@westerncopperandgold.com.

Edited by Martin Zhuwakinyu
Creamer Media Magazine Managing Editor

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