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Yahoo
23-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Somerset International Installs Six Tailings Dewatering Units at Warrior Met Coal's Blue Creek Mine, the Largest U.S. Coal Facility Without a Tailings Dam
PITTSBURGH, May 23, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Somerset International has completed the installation of six advanced Tailings Dewatering System (TDS) units at Warrior Met Coal's Blue Creek longwall mine in Alabama. The Blue Creek Plant is the largest coal preparation plant in North America constructed without a tailings storage dam. This milestone strengthens a longstanding partnership between Somerset and Warrior, a leading producer of high-quality metallurgical coal, and reflects both companies' shared commitment to innovative and sustainable tailings management. The Blue Creek deployment follows the successful operation of five Somerset units at Warrior's #7 Plant. Together, these eleven systems create one of North America's most advanced tailings dewatering networks. The Blue Creek TDS installation is engineered for rapid expansion as mine output increases, enabling future capacity growth within the existing structure. Somerset's patented TDS technology improves recovery, reduces moisture content, and blends dewatered fines with coarse refuse, eliminating the need for new tailings ponds while reducing water usage and environmental impact. With eleven TDS systems already operating and more expected as production ramps up, Somerset continues to play a strategic role in Warrior Met Coal's strategy to modernize coal processing and commitment to operational and environmental excellence. The Blue Creek installation underscores Somerset's role in advancing sustainable solutions across the U.S. metallurgical coal industry. Learn more about Somerset International's patented recovery systems and sustainable tailings solutions: About Somerset International Founded in 2014, Somerset International is a global leader in sustainable tailings management, processing optimization, and resource recovery. With operations in the United States, Canada and Australia, Somerset delivers patented technologies and expert services that help mining companies improve efficiency, recover valuable minerals, and minimize environmental impact across the mining lifecycle. View source version on Contacts Media Contact:Attn: Marketing DepartmentSomerset International, 412-576-4000Email: Press@ Website:
Globe and Mail
11-05-2025
- Business
- Globe and Mail
Imperial Reports Mount Polley Operations and Construction Activities Continue
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Imperial Metals Corporation ('Imperial') (TSX:III) notes that a number of third parties, including news agencies, have incorrectly reported that an injunction was granted in respect of the construction and operation of the tailings storage facility at Imperial's Mount Polley mine. Imperial confirms that no such injunction was granted. Normal operations of the mine and construction of a four-metre raise of the tailings storage facility will continue. On May 8, 2025, Mr. Justice Weatherill of the Supreme Court of British Columbia heard an application for an interim injunction from Xatśūll First Nation regarding the decision to approve the aforementioned four-metre raise of the tailings storage facility. The Court adjourned the application until June 24, 2025 when both the underlying petition challenging the decision and the injunction will be heard and decided. Mount Polley Mining Corporation, Imperial's wholly-owned subsidiary, made clear at the hearing that although it continues with previously permitted use of the tailings storage facility, it did not anticipate needing to use the four-metre raise currently under construction until July 1, 2025 at the earliest, and agreed to provide an undertaking to the Court to that effect. The result of yesterday's hearing was that the matter would be heard in June, 2025 and no injunction was issued. About Imperial Imperial is a Vancouver based exploration, mine development and operating company with holdings that include the Mount Polley mine (100%), the Huckleberry mine (100%), and the Red Chris mine (30%). Imperial also holds a portfolio of 23 greenfield exploration properties in British Columbia. Company Contacts Brian Kynoch | President | 604.669.8959 Darb S. Dhillon | Chief Financial Officer | 604.669.8959 Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Certain information contained in this news release are not statements of historical fact and are 'forward-looking' statements. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect Imperial management's expectations or beliefs regarding future events and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Imperial's expectations and timing with respect to the construction and operation of the tailings storage facility at the Mount Polley mine, including the four-metre lift currently under construction; the anticipated timing of the judicial review and injunction hearing; the judicial review process taking longer than anticipated; the possibility that the outcome of the judicial review could result in material changes to the provincial permitting process; the potential for the injunction to restrict both construction and production activities for an extended period or indefinitely after July 1, 2025; the Company's and MPMC's expectations regarding their relationships with Indigenous communities, including Xatśūll; expectations regarding the ongoing engagement with Xatśūll and other Indigenous communities during the permitting process; and other risks outlined in statements made by Imperial from time to time in the filings made by Imperial with securities regulators. Imperial disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as otherwise required by applicable securities legislation. In certain cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "outlook", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved" or the negative of these terms or comparable terminology. By their very nature forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Imperial to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. In making the forward-looking statements in this news release, Imperial has applied certain factors and assumptions that are based on information currently available to Imperial as well as Imperial's current beliefs and assumptions. These factors and assumptions and beliefs and assumptions include, the risk factors detailed from time to time in Imperial's annual information form, interim and annual financial statements and management's discussion and analysis of those statements, all of which are filed and available for review on SEDAR+ at Although Imperial has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended, many of which are beyond Imperial's ability to control or predict. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements and all forward-looking statements in this news release are qualified by these cautionary statements.
Associated Press
09-05-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Imperial Reports Mount Polley Operations and Construction Activities Continue
VANCOUVER, British Columbia, May 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Imperial Metals Corporation ('Imperial') (TSX:III) notes that a number of third parties, including news agencies, have incorrectly reported that an injunction was granted in respect of the construction and operation of the tailings storage facility at Imperial's Mount Polley mine. Imperial confirms that no such injunction was granted. Normal operations of the mine and construction of a four-metre raise of the tailings storage facility will continue. On May 8, 2025, Mr. Justice Weatherill of the Supreme Court of British Columbia heard an application for an interim injunction from Xatśūll First Nation regarding the decision to approve the aforementioned four-metre raise of the tailings storage facility. The Court adjourned the application until June 24, 2025 when both the underlying petition challenging the decision and the injunction will be heard and decided. Mount Polley Mining Corporation, Imperial's wholly-owned subsidiary, made clear at the hearing that although it continues with previously permitted use of the tailings storage facility, it did not anticipate needing to use the four-metre raise currently under construction until July 1, 2025 at the earliest, and agreed to provide an undertaking to the Court to that effect. The result of yesterday's hearing was that the matter would be heard in June, 2025 and no injunction was issued. About Imperial Imperial is a Vancouver based exploration, mine development and operating company with holdings that include the Mount Polley mine (100%), the Huckleberry mine (100%), and the Red Chris mine (30%). Imperial also holds a portfolio of 23 greenfield exploration properties in British Columbia. Company Contacts Brian Kynoch | President | 604.669.8959 Darb S. Dhillon | Chief Financial Officer | 604.669.8959 Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements Certain information contained in this news release are not statements of historical fact and are 'forward-looking' statements. Forward-looking statements relate to future events or future performance and reflect Imperial management's expectations or beliefs regarding future events and include, but are not limited to, statements regarding Imperial's expectations and timing with respect to the construction and operation of the tailings storage facility at the Mount Polley mine, including the four-metre lift currently under construction; the anticipated timing of the judicial review and injunction hearing; the judicial review process taking longer than anticipated; the possibility that the outcome of the judicial review could result in material changes to the provincial permitting process; the potential for the injunction to restrict both construction and production activities for an extended period or indefinitely after July 1, 2025; the Company's and MPMC's expectations regarding their relationships with Indigenous communities, including Xatśūll; expectations regarding the ongoing engagement with Xatśūll and other Indigenous communities during the permitting process; and other risks outlined in statements made by Imperial from time to time in the filings made by Imperial with securities regulators. Imperial disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as otherwise required by applicable securities legislation. In certain cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by the use of words such as 'plans', 'expects' or 'does not expect', 'is expected', 'outlook', 'budget', 'scheduled', 'estimates', 'forecasts', 'intends', 'anticipates' or 'does not anticipate', or 'believes', or variations of such words and phrases or statements that certain actions, events or results 'may', 'could', 'would', 'might' or 'will be taken', 'occur' or 'be achieved' or the negative of these terms or comparable terminology. By their very nature forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of Imperial to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements.
CBC
09-05-2025
- Politics
- CBC
B.C. judge grants injunction in legal battle over tailings dam at Mount Polley mine
The B.C. Supreme Court has ordered a pause of operations at a wastewater storage facility at the Mount Polley mine as an addition to the dam is challenged by a local First Nation. The court's decision issued Thursday orders the Mount Polley Mining Corp. not deposit mine tailings into a storage dam that is being raised before July 1. Justice Gary Weatherill has scheduled a four-day hearing starting June 24 for the case as part of the court's order on Thursday. A similar storage site at the mine in B.C.'s Cariboo region, about 370 kilometres northeast of Vancouver, collapsed in August 2014, spilling about 25 million cubic metres of water and tailings into nearby waterways in one of the worst environmental disasters in B.C. The ruling comes after the Xatsull First Nation applied for an emergency injunction to stop a four-metre addition on the tailings dam while the court hears a judicial review of the construction's approval by the provincial government. The court's decision does not include a pause on construction of the tailings storage facility. The Xatsull First Nation said it welcomes the court's decision, and will argue during the hearing next month that the pause of tailing deposits should remain in place until the judicial review has been decided. It said the decision will help ensure no further harm from increased levels of tailings deposits will be done until the judicial review is heard. "Under the circumstances, and especially given the devastating history of Mount Polley, Xatsull welcomes the court's determination," the First Nation said in a statement. Dispute over consultation process The nation said the province is at risk of losing the progress that it has made toward reconciliation because it is allowing the tailings storage facility to be raised without the legally required environmental assessment and without obtaining Xatsull's consent. The Xatsull also urged Imperial Metals, Mount Polley's parent company, and the province to "act in good faith" in strengthening their relationship with the nation in a way that "honours Xatsull's role in the territory now and for generations to come." The province and Imperial Metals have not responded to requests from The Canadian Press for comment on the latest court order. The B.C. government said it approved the addition on the dam to safely manage the spring runoff, and that the project was reviewed by technical experts and in consultation with First Nations. In its response to the Xatsull's legal challenge, the province said its ministers for mining and environment did properly consult the Xatsull on the project before approval was given. "The consultation with Xatsull undertaken by the province included engagement with the Environmental Assessment Office and with the Major Mines Office of the Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals … and upheld honour of the Crown," its response said. "The Ministers' decision reflects the substantive consideration of Xatsull's concerns and legal position in relation to the interpretation of the statutory instruments, the process for authorizing the tailings storage facility raise, and the substantive concerns advanced concerning a heightened environmental risk from the tailings storage facility raise." The province had also argued that Mount Polley has a valid environmental assessment certificate for raising the dam and that construction on the project should not be paused during the legal challenge. "Even in [Xatsull's] materials, there is no evidence that the design of the tailings storage facility raise is not safe, nor that irreparable harm will result from its construction," the provincial response said. In its legal response, the Mount Polley Mining Corp. also argued against pausing construction on the project, voicing support for the hearing to be held at the end of June for "allowing Xatsull's concerns to be heard in full on their merits." "Construction of the tailings storage facility raise is well underway," Mount Polley's response said. "It also requires the entire construction season to complete, and even a short delay risks that the work is not complete this season." The company also said stopping operations at the mine could result in Mount Polley having to lay off about 255 unionized workers and the loss of tens of millions of dollars of business to the mine's various suppliers and vendors, ranging from corporate contractors to small family-run businesses.
