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Boyce once again speaking out against Ajax
KAMLOOPS — Richard Boyce shocked people when he announced he did not support the proposed Ajax Mine and this weekend he will speak out again. At an October Rotary Club meeting Boyce, the president of the local steelworkers union, shocked the room when he said as it stood he could not endorse the project. “Personally,...
Ajax debate rages on Facebook
KAMLOOPS — The passion over the Ajax Mine debate reached an ignition point over the last week as talk of pipe bombs and blowing up the mine circulated on Facebook. One poster mentioned they were surprised pipe bombs weren't more common and that KGHM hadn't been targeted while another spoke of how environmental terrorism could...
Ajax aims for open communication
KAMLOOPS — KGHM Ajax Mining says it wants the community to talk about the project and is utilizing another online forum in the hopes of getting more local people talking. After taking the time to thank about 2,000 supporters with a party at Interior Savings Centre a couple weeks ago the company is now aiming...
VIDEO: Ajax wants more conversation
KAMLOOPS — Ajax Mining Inc. stepped out of the shadows this week with the release of a new video, a commercial that asks the community to focus on a conversation based on scientific facts and real information. The video was previewed at a private event for supporters on Saturday before being released online Monday. External...
Ajax would offer significant economic impact
KAMLOOPS — Ajax mine will have a significant impact on the local economy if operational by 2018, according to a recent study commissioned by Venture Kamloops. The study, released this week, shows Ajax Mine will directly employ almost 220 people and directly contribute $360,000 in municipal taxes annually once operational. During the design phase municipal...
Costs of air pollution latest in Ajax talks
KAMLOOPS — A local economics professor is set to talk about the possible economic impact the proposed Ajax Mine could have, including the way deteriorating air quality can affect the city's health and economic evaluation. Dr. Peter Tsigaris, an economics professor at Thompson Rivers University and Kamloops resident for more than 20 years, will look to...
Council keeping eye on Ajax project
KAMLOOPS — City council says they will keep their eyes on the proposed Ajax mine and as soon as any changes are made they will again request a federal panel review. An upset Coun. Tina Lange was the first out of the gate today as she suggested they send a letter to Environment Minister Leona...
‘Polite no’ to panel review on Ajax Mine
KAMLOOPS — Environment Minister Leona Aglukkaq says without significant changes to the KGHM Ajax Mine plans, a panel review is unlikely. Back in November, following a meeting between Mayor Peter Milobar and Aglukkaq, council reaffirmed support for asking for a panel review. A letter outlining concerns and the need to have the public voice better...
Group upset with mining minister
KAMLOOPS — A group of Kamloops residents that have been fighting the proposed Ajax Mine are now demanding the mining minister resign after he tried to persuade the federal government to ignore the review panel recommendation to decline Prosperity Mine near William's Lake. The group fears Bill Bennett, who went to Ottawa to talk to...
Ajax looks to use city waste water
KAMLOOPS — KGHM Ajax Mining is asking for samples of treated effluent waste water to determine if it is a viable water source for operations at the proposed mine. The company and city have previously had informal discussions on the possibility and according to the Environmental Assessment Permitting Manager Nicola Banton and External Affairs Manager...
Talking about health impacts of Ajax
KAMLOOPS – The potential impacts the Ajax mine could have on health will be the topic a coordinator for the Kamloops Physicians for a Healthy Environment will present at TRU later this month. The organization was formed last year in order to collectively address concerns over the proposed mine. Dr. Jill Calder will speak on...
LOOK BACK 2013: Ajax mine in the spotlight
KAMLOOPS – The push for and against the proposed mine hit a high this year as more forums were held, more groups created and several rallies that saw opponents and proponents face off in a war of words, morals and beliefs. The year kicked off Yves Lacasse leaving life as the top RCMP officer in...