Representatives from Avino Silver & Gold Mines Ltd, the current owners of Bralorne Gold Mines met Thursday, April 13 with the BRVCA Economic Development Committee and then later with the Bralorne Advisory Committee and other community members.
The representatives were: David Wolfin, the CEO , Fred Svienson, Consulting Mining Engineer and Charles Daly, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager. Also in attendance were Cliff Casper, Councilor from Tsal’álh and Rod Louie, St’at’imc Eco-Resources.
A presentation was provided with a very recent update, indicating the plan is for the mine to operate at capacity in approximately 1 year.
Recent issues with the main portal has caused a rethinking of the original plan which was to be operational by this year in/around July.
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Many community issues were discussed including how to address housing, how and where the employment will come from, and the need to ensure at least part of the employee base are resident in the upper Bridge River Valley and are families.
A number of follow up actions will be taken. Rod Louie and Charles Daly will join the Economic Development Committee to ensure we have strong two way communication and understanding.
“This meeting left me with a strong understanding of the approach and plan of Avino Silver & Gold and a much higher degree of confidence of when and how the mine will be fully operational again. It is very positive for this area and I look forward to working with Avino going forward”
Says Jennifer Keir, Chair, BRVCA Economic Development Committee.
We will keep the community informed as this moves along. Avino Silver & Gold Mines were very impressed with our Live Where you Play strategy. For more information on why you should live here, check out www.liveplay.ca