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Horne Smelter Responds to Rouyn-Noranda City Council's Decision
The Horne Smelter acknowledges the decision of the Rouyn-Noranda City Council to refer the request for modification of its ministerial permit, including the 18-month transition period to reach the target of 15 ng/m³ of arsenic, to the provincial authorities.
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[{"type":"text","content":"ROUYN-NORANDA, QC, Dec. 18, 2025 /CNW/ - The Horne Smelter acknowledges the decision of the Rouyn-Noranda City Council to refer the request for modification of its ministerial permit, including the 18-month transition period to reach the target of 15 ng/m³ of arsenic, to the provincial authorities.","length":304,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"As the City has pointed out, this is a decision that falls under the jurisdiction of the Government of Quebec, with which discussions are actively ongoing. The structural decisions that need to be made by the end of the year will be critical for the long-term viability of the Horne Smelter and of the Canadian Copper Refinery (CCR).","length":333,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Honouring Our Commitments Within a Predictable Framework","length":56,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"This past July, Glencore submitted a request to make timely amendments to its ministerial permit. From the outset, we highlighted to the government the urgency of taking action to avoid the situation we now find ourselves in.","length":225,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"Glencore cannot commit to investing $300 million without the assurance that all elements of its request will be agreed to. While the requested extension is an important component, it is part of a broader effort to establish a realistic, stable, and predictable regulatory framework for the long term—an essential condition for achieving the next generation of environmental improvements.","length":387,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"text","content":"The key elements necessary for the future of the Smelter include:","length":65,"tagName":"p"},{"type":"list","items":[{"val":[{"type":"text","content":"Adjusting the current ministerial permit in line with the modification request submitted on July 22, 2025, specifically to allow for the full implementation of the emissions reduction plan according to a realistic timeline; and","length":227,"tagName":"p"}]},{"val":[{"type":"text","content":"Confirming a stable regulatory framework for the coming years, and at least for the duration of the next permit, maintaining a target of 15 ng/m³ for arsenic or a mechanism to reduce the risk associated with the required investments.","length":233,"tagName":"p"}]}],"tagName":"ul","bulletedList":true,"length":460,"olType":false},{"type":"te...