Imperial Reports Commencement of Construction on Portal Site at Red Chris
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News Release
Imperial Reports Commencement of Construction on Portal Site at Red Chris
Vancouver | February 10, 2021 | Imperial Metals Corporation (the “Company”) (TSX:III) reports that construction has
commenced on the portal site for an exploration decline into the deep East zone at Red Chris.
Brian Kynoch, President of Imperial Metals said, “The beginning of work to develop an underground mine at Red Chris is a
key moment in the mine’s life. This is the first step in the development of an underground block cave mine designed to
deliver the higher grade, deep East zone copper-gold mineralization to the mill in five to six years. With drilling confirming
the presence of even higher grade pods within the deep East zone, a number of options are being studied to mine this
higher grade material before block caving operations begin. The aim of this smaller scale underground mining would be to
increase cash flow prior to the start of the block cave operations. We, at Imperial, are excited that the development of a
block cave mine at Red Chris, a long-held goal of ours, has now begun.”
The Red Chris Joint Venture (RCJV) approved C$135 million (on a 100% basis) of funding for the construction of the
exploration decline and associated infrastructure and permitting costs. Imperial will fund its 30% share of this work in
accordance with the RCJV Agreement. Newcrest Red Chris Mining Limited (“NRC”) is operator of the RCJV (Newcrest 70%;
Imperial 30%).
Work on the exploration decline is expected to commence following the completion of the portal site and is subject to
further regulatory approvals which are in progress. The development of a block cave mine will be subject to NRC completing
a successful exploration program and further studies, market and operating conditions, and a positive decision to mine.
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About Imperial
Imperial is a Vancouver based exploration, mine development and operating company. The Company owns a 30% interest
in the Red Chris mine, and a 100% interest in both the Mount Polley and Huckleberry copper mines in British Columbia.
Company Contacts
Brian Kynoch | President | 604.669.8959
Darb Dhillon | Chief Financial Officer | 604.488.2658
Sabine Goetz | Shareholder Communications | 604.488.2657 | [email protected]
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