Nicola Mining Inc. plans to start mining gold and silver soon at its Dominion gold project. The ore will be processed at the company’s Merritt mill, the only fully permitted milling facility in British Columbia authorized to process gold and silver ore, according to the company.
In anticipation of commencement of operations, the company said it has advanced multiple key infrastructure, equipment and operational initiatives, while also strengthening its reclamation profile. Nicola’s plans for the site include installing a fully furnished 14-person camp, including all required site facilities. The company has also acquired three Cat 336-07 excavators, a Traxxon TR-EX2000 High Performance Rock Drill attachment, and a John Deere 310E articulated haul truck.
“Dominion represents a highly compelling high-grade gold asset that we believe possesses both exceptional near-term production potential and significant long-term strategic value for Nicola,” said Peter Espig, CEO of Nicola Mining. “The project has consistently demonstrated robust mineralization, with vein systems remaining open in all directions and returning grades of up to 113 grams of gold per metric ton. As we transition toward extraction, we are particularly excited by the opportunity to establish Dominion as a meaningful and sustainable source of premium-grade mill feed for our Merritt mill operations.”
Mill feed extraction is expected to commence in the first week of July.