Construction Schedule at Pascua-Lama NOT IMPACTED by Pre-stripping Stoppage;
After observing increased dust in the Pascua-Lama open pit area, which has been exacerbated recently by stronger than normal winds, Barrick voluntarily halted pre-stripping activities on October 27 in order to implement additional dust mitigation and control measures. Regulatory authorities in Chile subsequently issued an order to halt such activities until dust-related health and safety concerns are addressed.
This order only affects activities related to pre-stripping in Chile. Major construction activities on the Chilean side of the project, including work on the ore tunnel, the crusher and the camp will continue uninterrupted....
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