Stillwater Canada, Inc. Announces Voluntary Agreement to Harmonize Environmental Assessment Process

Stillwater Canada, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Stillwater Mining Company (NYSE: SWC), reports it has a voluntary agreement with the Ontario Ministry of Environment.

The press release is quoted as saying,

In preparation for the environmental assessment, Stillwater Canada Inc. and its predecessors have gathered extensive baseline information dealing with the natural environment and social and cultural background around the project area. These baseline studies have been underway since 2001 and supplemented and updated further starting in 2007. The baseline program includes research related to climate and meteorology, air quality, noise, geology, soils, wildlife, vegetation, groundwater, surface water, fish and fish habitat, socioeconomics, land use, and cultural and traditional knowledge. Analysis and computer modeling by environmental, engineering and consulting firms are currently underway to assess the cultural and environmental effects of all phases of the mine’s life cycle from construction through operation and closure. Additionally, Stillwater Canada Inc. is committed to consulting and working with aboriginal groups, local communities, federal and provincial government representatives and the public-at-large in order to move the project forward in a constructive and proactive manner.

For the complete press release, click here.