Treasury Metals hires Tetra Tech for Goliath EIS

Jan 27, 2014

TREASURY METALS ENGAGES CONSULTANTS TO COMPLETE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT

Treasury Metals Inc. has engaged Tetra Tech WEI Inc. to oversee completion of its environmental impact statement (EIS) on the Goliath gold project located in Northwestern Ontario. Since the issuance of the EIS guidelines by the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (see press release dated Jan. 21, 2013), Treasury Metals’ internal team has been active in the preparation of the EIS and will now work with technical consultants to complete the work.

Tetra Tech WEI is the lead consultant for the preparation of the EIS. The Tetra Tech group has a permitting and approvals office in Winnipeg, Man., and has vast experience in environmental permitting and a thorough knowledge of the local area.
Lycopodium Minerals Canada Ltd. in Toronto has been selected to conduct a plant optimization and infrastructure study as it pertains to the EIS. The Lycopodium group has a proven record in the design and construction of operating mines of similar scope and scale.
WSP Canada Inc. has been selected to design the tailings storage facility and conduct an alternatives assessment review. WSP Canada (formerly Genivar/Cook) in Thunder Bay has notable experience in both the design and construction of tailings facilities. WSP also has significant knowledge of local Northwestern Ontario field conditions.

“Treasury Metals is pleased to welcome these new groups to our technical team as we continue to progress towards successful completion of the environmental assessment and permit approval processes,” stated Norm Bush, vice-president, Goliath gold project. “All three groups are recognized for their expertise in the industry, and a solid reputation for building and designing projects.”

Technical information in this press release has been reviewed and approved by Mark Wheeler, PEng, who is the qualified person for the Goliath gold project under the definitions established by National Instrument 43-101.

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