Re dust: I'm wondering how far from the site dust from blasting and material handing is projected to carry.

Particulate in the air is regulated and there is a limit that we must respect that will be determined by the department as a condition of any approval to operate. The site is surrounded by a buffer of trees and additional dust management techniques include:

  • crushing done in the open pit
  • a water bar used on the crusher if required
  • water will be used as required to control dust on internal site roads as is done on many dirt roads around the province

The rock being transported will be 6-8 inch minus and is of a size that is not expected to generate any dust – on the storage pad or in transport. Sections 2.3.9 and 2.7.1 of the EIA outline dust mitigation measures.