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Yellowhead mine proposed for Clearwater area ‘still multiple years out’

Taseko says the project is still in early engagement, with a detailed project description due mid-year and site investigations set for mid-June.

  • On Tuesday, May 12, Taseko representatives updated the District of Clearwater council, clarifying that the Yellowhead Copper Mine remains years from opening despite recent provincial priority designations.
  • Project Manager Korah De Walt-Gagnon explained the mine is in the early engagement phase, having submitted its IPD last year and now working toward a DPD.
  • Taseko will launch a site investigation program in mid-June to collect data for design and permitting, with work expected to run two to three months.
  • Lyle Mackenzie noted the "pulse of the people in the valley" suggests many residents believe the mine is further along than reality, with frequent job inquiries.
  • Community relations advisor Ursula Johnston noted the DPD will inform the "readiness decision" made by the EAO, while the project remains in planning discussions with the Simpcw First Nation.
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Yellowhead mine proposed for Clearwater area ‘still multiple years out’

The Yellowhead Copper mine project is years away from opening its doors despite the province of B.C. recently listing it as a priority. On Tuesday, May 12, representatives from Taseko gave an update to the District of Clearwater council on where the project currently stands. The presentation was introduced by Ursula Johnston, community relations advisor for the Yellowhead Project, and much of the update was given by Korah De Walt-Gagnon, project…

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Vernon Morning Star broke the news on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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