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Artemis Gold Orders Construction Fleet for Blackwater Project
ARTEMIS IN FINAL PREPARATIONS FOR COMMENCEMENT OF MAJOR WORKS AT THE BLACKWATER PROJECT ARTEMIS PROVIDES CORPORATE UPDATE VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 21, 2023 /CNW/ - A
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[{"type":"text","content":" ARTEMIS IN FINAL PREPARATIONS FOR COMMENCEMENT OF MAJOR WORKS AT THE BLACKWATER PROJECT ARTEMIS PROVIDES CORPORATE UPDATE VANCOUVER, BC, Feb. 21, 2023 /CNW/ - Artemis Gold Inc. (TSXV: ARTG) (\"Artemis\" or the \"Company\") is pleased to provide various updates on its site activities at the Company's Blackwater project (\"Blackwater\") and corporate head office. Blackwater Construction Fleet Ordered The Company has executed an order with Finning (Canada), a division of Finning International Inc. (TSX: FTT) for the construction equipment reqSuired for the execution of the owner-performed scope of major works construction activities. The initial construction fleet is expected to be delivered in early Q2 2023 and will be composed of a variety of mining support equipment, including excavators, backhoe loaders, compactors, graders, telehandlers, as well as fuel and water trucks, and will be further expanded throughout the construction period. Supplementary rental equipment will be used in the interim to support the initial construction fleet until the primary mining fleet is delivered to site in preparation for the commencement of mine pre-stripping activities. Preliminary work activities will focus on development of site infrastructure including access roads, water management structures, mine haul roads, and commencement of tailings dam construction. Plant Site Preparation on Schedule The plant site preparation is well advanced with the majority of the bulk earth works completed, including contractor laydown and batch plant areas. Both areas are ready for handover to the Engineering, Procurement and Construction contractor (Sedgman Canada Limited or \"Sedgman\") upon Sedgman's mobilization to Blackwater. Meanwhile, construction activities have expanded to focus on water management in readiness for spring breakup, including completion of the sediment and erosion control pond. The process plant site area remains on track to be completed before the start of major works construction, which is expected to commence shortly following the receipt of the BC Mines Act Permits. Figure 1: Blackwater Project Plant Site Area Q1-2023 (Looking West) Construction Camp Installation Work on the construction camp is proceeding on schedule with 150 rooms and kitchen facilities on track to be ready for occupation by the end of February, with the re...