Mine tours will be held on Wednesday, November 5. Places are limited and pre-registration is required. Individual safety equipment and clothing will be available onsite. Departure and return point will be at the Hôtel des Gouverneurs La Noranda.

Tailings Management Facilities Tour

The field trip will cross Abitibi from West to East and will allow carrying out a guided visit of three (3) tailings management facilities, as at: the Bouchard-Hébert Mine (recently restored using a cover with capillary barrier effects ), the LaRonde Mine (active mine site) and the Goldex- Manitou project (presently in remediation).

The places are limited and a preliminary inscription is necessary. Clothing and protective individual gears will be available on site.

DATE: Wednesday November 5th 2008

TIME: from 07:30 to 17:00

COST: $75.00 (transport and lunch includes)

LOCATION: The departure and return will be from Hotel Gouverneur Le Noranda