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Premier Gold Project near Stewart to move forward with construction

A major gold mining project in northern BC is moving ahead.

The Ascot Resources Ltd. Premier Gold Project near Stewart is expected to create 140 jobs during construction and approximately employ 280 people while in operation.

With the Mines Act permit now in place, the company can move forward with construction.

Once built, it’s expected to be one of B.C.’s lowest carbon-intensive gold mines, connected to BC Hydro’s clean, hydroelectric grid power.

“Receiving the Mines Act Permit for PGP is a momentous milestone for Ascot and the culmination of extensive collaboration and consultation with Nisga’a Nation and the provincial regulators,” said Derek White, president, and CEO, Ascot Resources Ltd.

“We are grateful that our community-centered approach to responsible mine development and environmental stewardship was a vision shared by all parties involved in the permitting process. We would like to thank our shareholders, Nisga’a Nation, and the local towns of Stewart, B.C., and Hyder, Alaska for their support as we progressed through the permitting process and are looking forward to the next chapter as we advance Canada’s next gold mine toward production.”

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Brendan Pawliw
Brendan Pawliw
Since moving to Prince George in 2015, Brendan has covered local sports including the WHL’s Prince George Cougars, Prince George Spruce Kings, UNBC Timberwolves, Cariboo Cougars AAA, and Northern Capitals U18 female hockey teams. Career highlights include play-by-play during the Spruce Kings' BCHL championship runs in 2018 and 2019, including the Doyle Cup win. He also covered the 2019 National Junior A Championship, the 2017 Telus Cup, the 2022 World Women’s Curling Championship, and the 2022 BC Summer Games. Brendan is the news voice on 94.3 The Goat and Country 97 FM, reporting on crime, real estate, labour, and environmental issues. Outside of work, he officiates box lacrosse and fastball, sits on the Prince George Sports Hall of Fame board, and co-hosts the Hockey North podcast.

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