Q&A with P Semple re Wes' Aug1/12 MD&A pres'n (this am)
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Aug 10, 2012 06:14PM
With reference to pg 5 of Wes' recently posted update, I report below the following, FYI.
1.The E/W access winter rd route (mine site to Webieke) will go ahead starting winter12-13 freezeup, regardless of N/S activities. (I think both routes will be done. ) All of the pre-construction activities eg equip transport, prepermits, ect (see pg 5 of posted report referenced) will be done to enable the jan/16 mine start date; ramp build; provisioning etc.
2. The permit submitions "almost done now" are sept with 2 mo turnaround estimated to ensure this winter startup.
3. Financing of infastructure will be via 3p (priv/pub/partnership . Numerous 3p partner options available , no names allowed.
4. The sole current bottleneck is the public P: ont govt.
5. The pre construction/winter road will start regardless of no ON (McG) 3p infastructure /participation committment announcement. The jan/16 start date is firm.
6. Updated feasibilty awaits only McG 3p inputs. Much frustration on this.
7. The NOT CR resource : 44m tons is part of the forthcoming feasibilty study(s?).
8. No problems/ much support from FN's involved.
9. Project timelines per pg 5 referenced still ok.
Hope I got everything.
Peter