Red Chris Mine Expansion to Block-Cave Mining
Sector: Metal • Location: Dease Lake, British Columbia, Canada
Source: Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
The Red Chris mine, an open-pit copper and gold mine in northern British Columbia, is transitioning to a new mining method called block-cave mining to extend the mine's lifespan. This expansion project is being fast-tracked by the provincial government and involves cooperation with the Tahltan Nation. The new method allows mining at deeper levels and is expected to extend the mine's life by 13 yea
- Status
- Prospective
- Sector
- Metal, Government
- Location
- Dease Lake, British Columbia, Canada
- Updated
- 22 Jul 2026
- Source
- Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC)
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Description | The Red Chris mine, an open-pit copper and gold mine in northern British Columbia, is transitioning to a new mining method called block-cave mining to extend the mine's lifespan. This expansion project is being fast-tracked by the provincial government and involves cooperation with the Tahltan Nation. The new method allows mining at deeper levels and is expected to extend the mine's life by 13 years beyond its forecasted end in 2027. |
Original sector | Mining |
Location
Country | Canada |
State | British Columbia |
City | Dease Lake |
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Source | Canadian Broadcasting Corporation (CBC) |
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Record type | Project |
Sector | Metal, Government |
Article published date | 2025-09-16 |
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