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Court Reserves Judgement on both Judicial Review Petition and Injunction Application Relating to Mount Polley Tailings Storage Facility
Globenewswire· 2025-06-30 17:20
Core Viewpoint - The Supreme Court of British Columbia has reserved judgment on the judicial review petition and injunction application filed by the Xatśūll First Nation regarding the tailings storage facility embankment raise at the Mount Polley mine, with a decision expected on August 6, 2025 [1][2]. Group 1: Legal Proceedings - The petition and injunction were heard from June 24-27, 2025, with arguments presented by Mount Polley Mining Corporation (MPMC) and the Province of British Columbia asserting the validity of the decisions made [3]. - MPMC is allowed to continue construction of the four-metre raise as planned, while operations at the mine proceed under existing permits [2]. Group 2: Company Commitment - The company emphasizes its commitment to transparent engagement with Indigenous communities and environmental responsibility, particularly with the Xatśūll and Williams Lake First Nation [4]. - The President of Imperial stated the importance of addressing Indigenous concerns and ensuring environmentally responsible operations at the Mount Polley mine [5]. Group 3: Company Overview - Imperial Metals Corporation is based in Vancouver and operates the Mount Polley mine (100% ownership), the Huckleberry mine (100% ownership), and the Red Chris mine (30% ownership), along with 23 greenfield exploration properties in British Columbia [6].