Sudbury’s Magna Mining decided to buy local in picking an Indigenous contractor to extract a bulk sample from its emerging Crean Hill nickel and copper mine project.
In a news release, Magna CEO Jason Jessup said discussions with ADLP had been taking place for several months and he felt confident that “they have demonstrated the culture and expertise that meets our expectations. Drilling and blasting for the bulk sample begins in July. Below ground, dewatering of the old mine infrastructure starts this summer in preparation to build a surface portal and drive an underground ramp later this year. Magna said the water pumped out of the mine will be treated through an existing water treatment system located off the property.
“As we continue to cultivate our partnership with Atikameksheng Anishnawbek and Wahnapitae First Nation under our recently formed Limited Partnership Aki-eh Dibinwewziwin , I am truly excited that Magna Mining has selected ADLP as its contractor of choice for their advanced exploration.