B.C. First Nation Halts Mine’s Tailings Dam Upgrade

April 25, 2025, 9:20 pm

A B.C. First Nation has filed an emergency injunction to block a mining company's plans to raise its tailings dam. The legal move aims to put a stop to construction amid intense environmental and community safety concerns—a bold stand in the face of industrial expansion.

thestar.com / Nation files an emergency injunction filed over raising B.C. gold mine's tailings dam

VANCOUVER - A B.C. First Nation that is going to court to try to stop a mining company from raising its tailings dam is now applying for an emergency injunction to put the construction on hold.

winnipegfreepress.com / Nation files an emergency injunction filed over raising B.C. gold mine’s tailings dam

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