Benchmark Metals Inc. (TSX-V:BNCH, OTCQX:BNCHF) issued an update on the environmental baseline study work currently in progress at its Lawyers gold-silver project in British Columbia.
Benchmark is in the final year of a two-year environmental baseline program, which includes aquatics, terrestrials and geochemical data collection. The program is designed to document the existing environmental conditions of the area, including air, water, soil and biotic resources, and serve to establish a baseline that can be used to assess the potential impact of a proposed project
This will function as the basis for an effects assessment to support an upcoming environmental assessment (EA) application.
"As a responsible mineral exploration company, we understand the importance of protecting the environment and the communities in which we operate,” said John Williamson, president.
“The baseline studies will provide important information that will inform our decision-making and help us to minimize our impact on the environment. We are committed to working closely with our First Nations, local communities, government agencies, and environmental groups to ensure that our operations are carried out in a sustainable and responsible manner.”
Upcoming program
The 2023 program will be split into terrestrial, aquatics and geochemical programs.
The goal is to analyze existing conditions in order to guide project planning and development, and ultimately both provide support for mine life and maximize the benefits for Tsay Keh Dene Nation, Kwadacha Nation, Takla Nation and Tahltan Nation members through training and capacity building.
Since the project is currently in the exploration phase, data collected in 2021, 2022 and 2023 will be used to characterize existing aquatic conditions.
A full breakdown of the program can be found here.
Benchmark Metals is advancing its wholly-owned Lawyers gold-silver project in the prolific Golden Horseshoe of northern British Columbia. The property consists of three mineralized deposits, which remain open for expansion, in addition to over 20 new target areas along the 20-kilometer trend.
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