Both companies confirmed on Friday that the order has since been lifted, and normal activities will resume following the return of non-essential employees to their respective sites.
The Blackwater mine, located approximately 160 km southwest of Prince George, is currently on track for production in the second of this year. Construction of the mine, along with a 6-million-tonne-a-year processing facility, is near completion.
The Cariboo project, about 74 km east of Quesnel, is in the pre-construction stage with its permits pending. The underground mine expected to operate for 12 years, during which about 1.8 million oz. of gold will be produced.
The mine site infrastructures were unaffected by the wildfires, and all access roads to both projects are accessible, the companies said.
Artemis Gold’s stock traded 3.6% to C$11.37 apiece by 11:25 a.m. ET, with a market capitalization of C$2.3 billion. Osisko Development also rose 2.8%…
