The tailings storage facility is complete for initial Phase 1 productionBlackwater 225kV substationFirst ore through the crushing circuitCrushing circuit
Site overviewMill building25 kV Electrical substationOperations camp240-tonne rigid frame haul trucksWater management pondTransmission line to BC Hydro gridSecondary & tertiary crushers and conveyorsTertiary crusher, conveyors & screening stationCIL tanks and processing & reagents buildingBall millTailings storage facility
Q1 2024
Project Plant Site – April 2024CIL Tanks and Processing and Reagents Buildings InstallationBall Mill Shell and HeadsReclaim TunnelScreening StationConveyorsPrimary Crusher Vault and MSE WallTransmission Line ConstructionMedium-Voltage TransformerEarthworks at the Tailings Storage Facility400-tonne Hydraulic Backhoe ExcavatorHaul Truck Park Up Area
Q4 2023
Project Plant Site – January 2024Tank Construction - December 2023Secondary & Tertiary Crusher Construction Progress – January 2024Ball Mill Shell Installation – January 2024Ball Mill Shell Installation - January 2024Exterior Reclaim Tunnel – January 2024Interior Reclaim Tunnel - January 2024Conveyor Assembly - January 2024TSF Earthworks - January 2024Transmission Line Conductor Delivered Onsite - December 2023Transmission Line Poles Onsite - January 2024Transmission Line Clearing – December 2023400 Tonne Excavator - January 2024240 Tonne Rigid Frame Haul Truck - January 2024
Q3 2023
Blackwater overview – SeptemberReclaim tunnel – civil works – SeptemberReagents building civil works – SeptemberSecondary and tertiary crusher structural steel – OctoberLake 15/16 connector channel – SeptemberMSE retaining wall/crusher structure and conveyor footings – SeptemberWater management pond creek diversion HDPE liner progress – SeptemberCIL tank construction – OctoberTruth and Reconciliation Day – September793 body – September793 haul truck build in progress – SeptemberVibrating feederSulphur burner tanksApron feeder and primary gyratory crusherDry and wet screensBall mill head segmentBall mill shell segment in transit
Q2 2023
Water management pond – June 2023Mobile equipment service area – June 2023CIL tank foundations – June 2023Ball mill foundation and pedestals – June 2023Plant site area – June 2023Secondary and tertiary crusher slabs with rebar work underway – June 2023Mechanical equipment ready to ship – June 2023 - Air systemsMechanical equipment ready to ship – June 2023 - Reclaim tunnel sectionsMechanical equipment ready to ship – June 2023 - Trial assemblyMechanical equipment ready to ship – June 2023 - Tank sectionsMechanical equipment ready to ship – June 2023 - Pump skid assembly
Q1 2023
Construction Camp – March 2023Wastewater Treatment Plant – April 2023Processing Plant Area at Blackwater Mine – May 2023Concrete Batch Plant – April 2023Construction Fleet at Blackwater Mine – April 2023Ball Mill Foundation Blinding – May 2023Ball Mill Foundation Formwork Installation – May 2023Ball Mill Foundation With Rebar – May 2023Process Plant Building Structural Steel Arrival – May 2023CIL Agitators Shafts Arrival – May 2023