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Birchtree Will Have Last Hoist Saturday, Placed on C&M December 31st

Saturday will mark the last hoist at Birchtree Mine before Vale places it on care and maintenance.

 

Ryan Land, from Vale, spoke to 102.9 CHTM and said that after the hoist, there will be a private event for workers and their families. He added that October 2nd will be the first shift of preparation to put the mine on care and maintenance, and that by November 16th asset recovery will complete, and the mine will officially be on care and maintenance by December 31st.

 

When asked for clarification on what “care and maintenance” meant, he explained that the mine isn’t being abandoned, but rather being maintened for when nickel prices improve and it’s economical to operate. He added that Vale believes there is a future for the mine.

 

To hear more from Land on the future of Birchtree, make sure to listen to Thompson Today tomorrow (Friday, September 29th 2017) on 102.9 CHTM at 12:40 and 5:10 in the afternoon.

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