Osisko Development Announces Signing of Process Charter and Joint Information Requirements Table for Cariboo Gold Project
08 Mai 2023 - 1:01PM
Osisko Development Corp. (NYSE: ODV, TSXV: ODV)
("
Osisko Development" or the
"
Company") is pleased to announce the signing of
two landmark permitting agreements, the Process Charter and the
Joint Information Requirements Table (the "
IRT"),
reaffirming the multilateral support of and commitment by the
various levels of the Government of British Columbia
("
BC") to advance the approval process of the
Company's 100%-owned Cariboo Gold Project
("
Cariboo" or the "
Project")
located in central BC, Canada.
Sean Roosen, Chairman and CEO,
commented, "We are very pleased with the signing of these
two unique agreements, which establish clear timelines for review
and referral of Cariboo's permit applications, as well as set out a
defined framework for information requests. They provide the
Company with predictability and key mechanisms to successfully
navigate the regulatory permitting process. The progress achieved
to date continues to showcase our strong partnership with the
Government of BC and demonstrates the commitment from all parties
to advance Cariboo's permitting. We look forward to continuing our
work efforts in close collaboration with all levels of Government,
stakeholders, Indigenous partners and local communities."
- The
Process Charter, signed with the BC Major Mines Office
(the "MMO"), establishes a workplan for
cooperation between the Company, the MMO, the Ministry of Energy,
the Mines and Low-Carbon Innovation ("EMLI") and
the Ministry of Environment ("ENV") and commits
all parties to a defined regulatory permitting process timeline as
it relates to the Project. The target timelines established by the
Process Charter, which are contingent on the issuance of the
Environmental Assessment Certificate anticipated in Q3 2023,
contemplate a final application referral date that is aligned with
the Company's anticipated receipt of environmental permits in Q1
2024.
- The
Joint Information Requirements Table, signed with the EMLI
and the ENV, outlines and serves as a single list of all agreed
upon information requirements to support the Project's Mines Act
and the Environmental Management Act permit applications, issued by
EMLI and ENV, respectively. The unique IRT for Cariboo assists all
parties in developing a robust permit application for submission,
and may result in additional information requests, subject to the
application review process.
Lhtako Dené Nation noted, "We
truly believe that the mining industry and the Lhtako Dené Nation
can work together as a team and continue to make our relationship
stronger than yesterday. We are encouraged by Osisko Development’s
commitment to building a sustainable and environmentally innovative
operation and look forward to continuing working together. The
Project will not only provide the Nation and local communities with
long-term employment, support and opportunity, but will also bring
our Nation and local communities together."
The Company has also executed several project
electrification initiatives in partnership with BC Hydro's CleanBC
Industry Fund and the CleanBC Facilities Electrification Fund,
which are important steps in supporting the Company's efforts in
reducing the carbon footprint of the Project. One of the grants
provides for up to a $2.5 million rebate to the Company upon
completion of the Barlow substation connection, near Quesnel,
BC.
About Osisko
Development Corp.
Osisko Development Corp. is a premier North
American gold development company focused on high-quality
past-producing properties located in mining friendly jurisdictions
with district scale potential. The Company's objective is to become
an intermediate gold producer by advancing its 100%-owned Cariboo
Gold Project, located in central B.C., Canada, the Tintic Project
in the historic East Tintic mining district in Utah, U.S.A., and
the San Antonio Gold Project in Sonora, Mexico. In addition to
considerable brownfield exploration potential of these properties,
that benefit from significant historical mining data, existing
infrastructure and access to skilled labour, the Company's project
pipeline is complemented by other prospective exploration
properties. The Company's strategy is to develop attractive,
long-life, socially and environmentally sustainable mining assets,
while minimizing exposure to development risk and growing mineral
resources.
For further information, please contact
Osisko Development Corp.:
Sean Roosen |
Philip Rabenok |
Chairman and CEO |
Director, Investor Relations |
Email: sroosen@osiskodev.com |
Email: prabenok@osiskodev.com |
Tel: +1 (514) 940-0685 |
Tel: +1 (437) 423-3644 |
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Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of
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forecast or projection, including the permitting, environmental and
closure expectations (timing and if at all); steps required to
obtain an Environmental Assessment Certificate (timing and if at
all); expectations regarding multilateral support of and commitment
by various levels of the Government of BC to advance the approval
process of the Project; timing expectations for review and referral
of Cariboo's permit applications; cooperation of stakeholders,
community and partners; management's perceptions of historical
trends, current conditions and expected future developments; the
utility and significance of historic data, including the
significance of the district hosting past producing mines; future
mining activities; the robust and production scale at Cariboo; the
potential of high grade gold mineralization on Cariboo; the results
(if any) of further exploration work to define and expand mineral
resources; the ability of exploration work (including drilling) to
accurately predict mineralization; the ability to generate
additional drill targets; the ability of management to understand
the geology and potential of the Company's properties; the ability
of the Company to expand mineral resources beyond current mineral
resource estimates; the ability of the Company to complete its
exploration objectives for its projects in 2023 in the timing
contemplated (if at all); the ongoing advancement of the deposits
on the Company's properties; the deposit remaining open for
expansion at depth and down plunge; the ability to realize upon any
mineralization in a manner that is economic; the Cariboo project
design and ability and timing to complete infrastructure at Cariboo
(if at all); the ability and timing for Cariboo to reach commercial
production (if at all); the ability to adapt to changes in gold
prices, estimates of costs, estimates of planned exploration and
development expenditures; the ability of the Company to obtain
further capital on reasonable terms; the profitability (if at all)
of the Company's operations; the Company being a well-positioned
gold development company in Canada, USA and Mexico; sustainability
and environmental impacts of operations at the Company's
properties; as well as other considerations that are believed to be
appropriate in the circumstances, and any other information herein
that is not a historical fact may be "forward looking information".
Material assumptions also include, management's perceptions of
historical trends, the ability of exploration (including drilling)
to accurately predict mineralization, budget constraints and access
to capital on terms acceptable to the Company, current conditions
and expected future developments, results of further exploration
work to define or expand any mineral resources, as well as other
considerations that are believed to be appropriate in the
circumstances. Osisko Development considers its assumptions to be
reasonable based on information currently available, but cautions
the reader that their assumptions regarding future events, many of
which are beyond the control of Osisko Development, may ultimately
prove to be incorrect since they are subject to risks and
uncertainties that affect Osisko Development and its business. Such
risks and uncertainties include, among others, risks relating to
capital market conditions and the Company's ability to access
capital on terms acceptable to the Company for the contemplated
exploration and development at the Company's properties; the
ability to continue current operations and exploration; regulatory
framework, First Nations and community support, and presence of
laws and regulations that may impose restrictions on mining; the
ability of exploration activities (including drill results) to
accurately predict mineralization; errors in management's
geological modelling; the ability to expand operations or complete
further exploration activities; the timing and ability of the
Company to obtain required approvals and permits; the results of
exploration activities; risks relating to exploration, development
and mining activities; the global economic climate; metal and
commodity prices; fluctuations in the currency markets; dilution;
environmental risks; and community, non-governmental and
governmental actions and the impact of stakeholder actions. Readers
are urged to consult the disclosure provided under the heading
"Risk Factors" in the Company's annual information form for the
year ended December 31, 2022 as well as the Financial Statements
and MD&A which have been filed on SEDAR (www.sedar.com) under
Osisko Development's issuer profile and on the SEC's EDGAR website
(www.sec.gov), for further information regarding the risks and
other factors applicable to the exploration results. Although the
Company's believes the expectations conveyed by the forward-looking
statements are reasonable based on information available as of the
date hereof, no assurances can be given as to future results,
levels of activity and achievements. The Company disclaims any
obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a
result of new information, future events or results or otherwise,
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