Commissioning Of New Tailings Facility At Jerritt Canyon

 

VANCOUVER, BC - Veris Gold Corp. reported that the Company has been authorized by the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection to initiate the discharge of tailings into the brand new state-of-the-art tailings facility (TSF2) at the Company's Jerritt Canyon Mine Operations located in Elko County, Nevada.

John Barta, Environmental Manager, said, "The environmental protection provided by TSF2 is the result of a major environmental investment by Veris Gold. The new tailings facility, along with the new proven air pollution controls for the roaster stacks, the ore dryer and the refinery altogether significantly improve the environmental performance of the Jerritt Canyon facilities."

Concurrent with the transition to the new TSF2, Veris will initiate closure of the old tailings facility (TSF1), a facility constructed more than 30 years ago with pollution controls consistent with the requirements at the time. The transition to TSF2 addresses concerns voiced by State and Federal environmental agencies regarding TSF1.  Discharge of tailings slurry to TSF1 will cease by the end of 2013 so that reclamation, supported by the existing bonding held by the Company, can commence in the following year.