Corazon Mining Ltd (ASX:CZN, OTC:CRZNF) has engaged global consultants Stantec Consulting to help secure environmental approval for the proposed re-commencement of mining at Lynn Lake Nickel Sulphide Mining Centre in Manitoba, Canada.
Under phase one of its engagement, Stantec will collate all historical environmental baseline data for Lynn Lake, define areas with information gaps and implement a baseline data-gathering program.
Stantec will also work with Corazon’s Australian engineering consultant Palaris on the conceptual/initial mine plan and provide guidance to advance the project through the environmental approvals process for the possible restart of mining.
As one of Canada’s largest historic nickel-producing regions, producing 206,200 tonnes of nickel and 107,600 tonnes of copper over 24 years up to 1976, the project is host to a large JORC-compliant resource and is supported by well-established infrastructure.
“Important step”
Corazon chairperson Terry Streeter said: "This is an important step forward in Lynn Lake’s development timeline.
“We are delighted to have engaged Stantec - a global leader in the provision of environmental services to the mining sector, to guide us through the environmental approval process at Lynn Lake.
“The fact that they have vast experience in the Lynn Lake region will be of significant benefit as we seek to recommence mining operations at the project.”
Long history
Stantec has a long history of involvement in environmental monitoring at Lynn Lake.
From 2008 to 2016, Stantec was involved in the Manitoba Government’s remediation/reclamation of the historical Lynn Lake mine area, along with the post-remediation water quality monitoring.
More recently Stantec has worked with Alamos Gold to secure both provincial and federal government approvals for the commencement of their gold mining operations at Lynn Lake.