Minister Visits Prairie Creek Site

The Honourable Chuck Strahl, Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development and Federal Interlocutor for Metis and Non Status Indians, recently visited Canadian Zinc Corporation’s Prairie Creek Mine site in the Northwest Territories while on tour of the neighbouring Nahanni National Park Reserve, Canada’s third largest National Park.

The enlarged park covers most of the South Nahanni River watershed and completely encircles the Prairie Creek Mine. The mine, however, and a large surrounding area of approximately 300 square kilometers, are specifically excluded from the Park and are not part of the extended properties.

Minister Strahl’s visit confirmed a goal for a balanced approach to development and conservation which allows for mineral resource and energy development in the Northwest Territories and at the same time protects the environment.

Canadian Zinc’s 100%-owned Prairie Creek Mine is located in the Mackenzie Mountains in the Dehcho region and includes partially developed underground workings with an existing 1,000-ton-per-day mill and related infrastructure and equipment.