Published on July 11, 2019
The Stibnite Advisory Council gives communities a seat at the table with Midas Gold and the opportunity to help shape the Stibnite Gold Project. The council meets monthly to discuss the impacts, concerns and opportunities surrounding the project. The Stibnite Advisory Council is comprised of appointed representatives from eight communities near the project site and Midas Gold. Here is a summary of what was discussed during the July 11, 2019 Stibnite Advisory Council meeting:
ATTENDANCE:
Lynn Imel – Yellow Pine
Ronda Rogers – Yellow Pine Alternate
Gene Tyler – Donnelly
Julie Good – New Meadows
Glenna Young – Cascade
Bob Crump – Riggins
Anne Labelle – Midas Gold Corp.
Joe Iveson – Adams County
EXCUSED:
Denis Duman – Idaho County
Tami Testa – Council
Laurel Sayer – Midas Gold Idaho
Distributed on July 11, 2019 to Advisory Council
1. Council members reviewed and approved a tri-fold brochure for distribution to bring awareness about the purpose of the Stibnite Advisory Council.
2. Discussed opportunities to engage in our communities.
3. At the request of the Stibnite Advisory Council, Midas Gold presented on Permitting – Alternatives and Improvements. The August presentation will be about Financial Assurance.
4. The following working groups provided updates:
• Workforce
• Environmental
• Supporting Industry
• Transportation
5. Community representatives provided updates on their communities.
6. The Stibnite Advisory Council reviewed the website and discussed including a Q & A document online.
