Environmental Oversight and Compliance at Thor
The land package at Thor was granted by the Crown expressly for the purposes of mining; small-scale mining and processing activity began on the project as far back as the 1890's. Five separate mines at Thor were amalgamated into Taranis Resources in 2006, and these have been the subject of extensive study and planning in regards to long-term, modern, and comprehensive reclamation. These five mines were never historically reclaimed, and we are in a unique position to rehabilitate the existing surface disturbances in the course of planned full-scale mining activities.
By modernizing the processing operation at Thor Taranis will create the infrastructure and economic impetus to implement modern reclamation and monitoring techniques. Our company regularly consults with the Provincial (Ministry of Energy, Mines, and Petroleum Resources; Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resources Operations and Rural Development; Ministry of Environment and Climate Change) and Federal government. This has been a key element of the design process for the upcoming bulk sample and Phase III mining.
"We believe that as a producing natural resource company, we have a duty to improve our surroundings throughout mining operations at every possible opportunity, and to respect the natural environment."
-Thomas Gardiner, VP of Operations
Production begins with the removal of the existing stockpiled sulfide material from Thor. It continues with safe handling procedures throughout Phase II and III mining, and disposal in modern facilities with consistent oversight. It ends with reclamation processes that have been documented to be successful in leaving the area more suitable to inhabitancy by natural flora and fauna. We are enthusiastic about beginning work on the bulk sample, as it will enable us to collaborate even more to ensure an efficient and effective environmental strategy going into Phase III production.
By permitting a bulk sample and eventual production via the Joint Environmental and Mines Act permit process, the company has agreed to go 'above and beyond' the pre-production phasing process traditionally used in B.C. We seek to minimize risk from engineered structures and from historical disturbances, and the 400 page permit application submitted to the Southeast Mine Development Review Committee in 2018 has been a critical part of the development process. Everything from surface and vegetation disturbance to wildlife habitat, water chemistry and weather, has been documented and integrated into the design process. B.C.-based environmental and engineering consultants are in the process of reviewing the design criteria and will continue to provide input on these factors throughout the production phases.
Taranis Resources takes sustainable production and exploration activity very seriously, and has and will continue to go to great lengths to ensure that Thor is a safe, environmentally-sound, and effectively monitored project.
By modernizing the processing operation at Thor Taranis will create the infrastructure and economic impetus to implement modern reclamation and monitoring techniques. Our company regularly consults with the Provincial (Ministry of Energy, Mines, and Petroleum Resources; Ministry of Forests, Lands, Natural Resources Operations and Rural Development; Ministry of Environment and Climate Change) and Federal government. This has been a key element of the design process for the upcoming bulk sample and Phase III mining.
"We believe that as a producing natural resource company, we have a duty to improve our surroundings throughout mining operations at every possible opportunity, and to respect the natural environment."
-Thomas Gardiner, VP of Operations
Production begins with the removal of the existing stockpiled sulfide material from Thor. It continues with safe handling procedures throughout Phase II and III mining, and disposal in modern facilities with consistent oversight. It ends with reclamation processes that have been documented to be successful in leaving the area more suitable to inhabitancy by natural flora and fauna. We are enthusiastic about beginning work on the bulk sample, as it will enable us to collaborate even more to ensure an efficient and effective environmental strategy going into Phase III production.
By permitting a bulk sample and eventual production via the Joint Environmental and Mines Act permit process, the company has agreed to go 'above and beyond' the pre-production phasing process traditionally used in B.C. We seek to minimize risk from engineered structures and from historical disturbances, and the 400 page permit application submitted to the Southeast Mine Development Review Committee in 2018 has been a critical part of the development process. Everything from surface and vegetation disturbance to wildlife habitat, water chemistry and weather, has been documented and integrated into the design process. B.C.-based environmental and engineering consultants are in the process of reviewing the design criteria and will continue to provide input on these factors throughout the production phases.
Taranis Resources takes sustainable production and exploration activity very seriously, and has and will continue to go to great lengths to ensure that Thor is a safe, environmentally-sound, and effectively monitored project.
Corporate Social Responsibility
Taranis' board of directors has, collectively, over 100 years of experience in the mining and exploration sector. They have seen mining activities managed in ways which contributed to and developed the social fabric of their area, and yet others which have been degrading to the social and economic wellbeing of their communities.
It is critical that any new mine be designed with these factors in mind from the very beginning. Moreover, if a mine is detrimental to the social wellbeing of any community, it ought to be reconsidered or redesigned.
Taranis is excited to develop the Midway concept precisely because it has a deep-seated understanding of the importance of good corporate citizenship - and our leadership sees the opportunities for economic recovery, quality jobs in high-tech fields, and re-use and good stewardship of mining lands as primary objectives of Midway.
In order to achieve a good outcome for the Max mine and associated facilities, there will need to be a value-driver which can provide the economic incentive for management and eventual reclamation of the Max facilities. Taranis knows that it has the answer - Thor - and it is already working to ascertain the social and economic expectations of the local communities and indigenous groups who call the area home. Environmental compliance is not the entire picture - for any mining community to thrive, it needs to be a good citizen whose neighbors see it as a positive influence within the community!
It is critical that any new mine be designed with these factors in mind from the very beginning. Moreover, if a mine is detrimental to the social wellbeing of any community, it ought to be reconsidered or redesigned.
Taranis is excited to develop the Midway concept precisely because it has a deep-seated understanding of the importance of good corporate citizenship - and our leadership sees the opportunities for economic recovery, quality jobs in high-tech fields, and re-use and good stewardship of mining lands as primary objectives of Midway.
In order to achieve a good outcome for the Max mine and associated facilities, there will need to be a value-driver which can provide the economic incentive for management and eventual reclamation of the Max facilities. Taranis knows that it has the answer - Thor - and it is already working to ascertain the social and economic expectations of the local communities and indigenous groups who call the area home. Environmental compliance is not the entire picture - for any mining community to thrive, it needs to be a good citizen whose neighbors see it as a positive influence within the community!
World-Class Corporate Governance
Taranis is committed to the practice of world-class corporate governance - meeting or exceeding regulatory expectations through thoughtful implementation of corporate best practices. Trust is key - and Taranis is taking important steps to maintain good relationships with local and provincial regulators in addition to its commitment to local stakeholders. We believe that this is in the best interests of our shareholders so that long-lasting relationships will be maintained and all stakeholders enriched.