The EPA received no appeals for Florernce Copper’s UIC permit. The operation uses in-situ copper
recovery to extract copper in solution. (Photo: Taseko)
Florence Copper’s UIC Permit is Now Effective
“Successful completion of the UIC permitting process is a result of Taseko’s long-term development approach, and the quality and environmental integrity of the project,” said Stuart McDonald, president and CEO of Taseko. “Taseko is now in a unique position, with one of the very few fully permitted mining projects in North America. With the final permit in hand, we have a clear line of vision to commercial production and are that much closer to realizing the full value of Florence Copper.”
Florence Copper is an in-situ copper recovery project. With an expected production rate of 85 million lb/y of LME Grade A copper cathode, it will be one of the greenest sources of copper for U.S. domestic consumption.