Faro Mine: Monthly Archives - April 2011
Care & Maintenance Season Start Up and Upcoming Quarterly Meeting
April 19, 2011
The pumps were activated and the water started flowing and being treated last week at the Faro Mine Complex as the Care and Maintenance Contractor, Denison Environmental Services, prepared the site for the 2011 operating season. The water treatment was started early this season in preparation for the annual freshet.
Denison is currently recalling its seasonal employees and hiring for the 2011 season. Employment opportunities will be posted on Denison's web site.
Finally, Denison is hosting its next quarterly community meeting to discuss current care and maintenance activities at the Faro Mine Complex.
The meeting is on Tuesday, April 26, 2011 at 7:00 pm at the Sportsman's Lounge in the Town of Faro.
Affected Yukon First Nation residents, Community Coordinators and representatives and residents from the Town of Faro are welcome to attend.
DEADLINE EXTENDED: Public Tender seeking Engineering and Environmental Services
April 4, 2011
A public tender is out seeking engineering and environmental services related to abandoned mines in the Yukon.
Proposals will be received up to 4:00 pm local time on Tuesday, April 12, 2011 at Yukon government - Contract Services.
Proposal submissions will be evaluated in accordance with the criteria indicated in the Proposal Documents.