Can JDI tell me a bit more about water management at the location? The EIA says water from the bottom of the pit will periodically be pumped to receiving waters. I assume that is a stream flowing to the river. Is that correct? It says further that in cases where suspended sediment concentrations levels are unsuitable for direct discharge "consideration will be given to directing the water to the settling pond, if feasible." (Pg 29). My question: If that is not feasible, what will happen on site?

Part of the EIA process involves the Department of Environment setting allowable limits for suspended solids. Suspended solids in this case are earth and remnants of gypsum rock which is inert. Hammond River Holdings is committed to operating within these allowable limits. A settling pond will be on site (see bottom right corner of site map) to ensure suspended solids are responsibly managed. Excess water from the site will only be pumped into two (2) nearby streams per the guidelines and the regular water testing protocol set forth by the Department of Environment. If testing of the settling pond discharge does not meet requirements as defined, processing stops and the water is stored in the pit until regulated limits are achieved.