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Grande Portage Resources Commences Baseline Environmental Sampling at Its Herbert Gold Project in S.E. Alaska
Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 12, 2021) - Grande Portage Resources Ltd....
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[{"type":"text","content":"Grande Portage Resources Commences Baseline Environmental Sampling at Its Herbert Gold Project in S.E. AlaskaVancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - April 12, 2021) - Grande Portage Resources Ltd. (TSXV: GPG) (OTCQB: GPTRF) (FSE: GPB) (\"Grande Portage\" or \"the Company\") is pleased to announce that it has engaged Admiralty Environmental, LLC, Core Geoscience LLC, and Jade North LLC. to assist and oversee the collection of baseline data that a developer would need for future mine development at the Herbert Gold Project. Data such as acid/base accounting, water and air quality, and other data requiring longer sampling and analytical times are being initiated. This data will form part of any future environmental assessment on the project. Consultations with the US Forest Service, Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Alaska, Department of Environmental Conservation, and other authorizing agencies will be conducted to confirm compliance with all regulations.Ian Klassen, President and CEO stated, \"These long lead data points are required of any evolving future mining asset and are critical in de-risking the project. While it is impossible to confirm the direction of any environmental assessment until the size parameters and scope of a project is fully defined, the baseline data required for any EA or EIS will include the data being acquired. This new initiative will add value to the project by advancing such studies.\"In addition, leading up to its 2021 field season, the Company confirms that it has Department of Natural Resources' permit authorizations (APMA 3049 and the Temporary Water Authorization) as well as its Fish Habitat Permit and the City & Burrough of Juneau Development Permit. The Company expects to receive its 2021 USFS Decision Memorandum shortly.Impact of COVID-19Grande Portage is carefully monitoring the public health impact of the coronavirus (COVID-19) on a daily basis. Our first priority is the health and safety of our communities, shareholders, contractors, employees and other stakeholders. The Grande Portage team has been working closely to ensure all the correct protocols and safety precautions are in place. The Company will continue to monitor the evolving COVID-19 situation and will continue to act proactively to protect the health of its workforce.This new...