New Afton, a copper and gold mine about 10 kilometres west of Kamloops, employs 610 people, works with many contractors and suppliers and regularly supports local non-profit organizations.
“Our team knows that when we bring many diverse voices to the table, we have the opportunity to understand different perspectives and hear creative ideas,” De Walt-Gagnon said.
Five key communities of interest were identified early in the process by the BNA committee.
After the input from stakeholders is received, the next step will include validating the information to then develop a Beyond New Afton Plan.
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