Casino mine developer outlines potential project effects on fish, wildlife, health and economy – CBC

Oct 27, 2025

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The company developing the Casino mine released its environmental and socio-economic effects statement earlier this month, outlining the project’s potential impacts and mitigation measures.

The statement includes effects – both positive and negative – on fish, wildlife, human health, employment and the economy.

Western Copper and Gold’s proposed Casino project, west of Pelly Crossing, includes a heap leach facility, a tailings dam and a 198 kilometre access road. The mine would operate for 27 years, contributing $429 million to the territory’s annual GDP and creating thousands of jobs, according to the effects statement.

Read More: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/north/casino-mine-effects-statement-9.6952411