New Prosperity Public Hearings. Will the public be able and willing to see the opportunities? We'll see now how this will play out in the near future.
TASEKO’S NEW PROSPERITY PROJECT ADVANCES
TO FINAL STAGE IN PUBLIC PROCESS
June 20, 2013, Vancouver, BC – Taseko Mines Limited (TSX: TKO; NYSE MKT: TGB) (“Taseko” or the
"Company") is pleased to announce that the Federal Review Panel (the “Panel”) which is conducting a review
of the environmental effects of the New Prosperity Gold-Copper Project is advancing the project into Public
Hearings, the final stage of the public review process.
The purpose of the hearings, which begin July 22, 2013 and are not to exceed 30 days in length, is to provide
opportunity for the public to participate in the environmental assessment process and offer their views on the
project and its relationship to the future of the Cariboo region. The hearings will take place in Williams Lake and
surrounding communities.
New Prosperity is a $1 billion investment that will create thousands of jobs and generate billions of dollars in tax
revenues. It is an environmentally responsible project, based on proven engineering, managed by experienced
people.
“Is it in the best interest of Canadians to use this piece of property in the proposed manner? That’s what the
Government of Canada is trying to decide. One of the tools they use to help them with that decision is the
environmental assessment process,” says Russell Hallbauer, President and CEO of Taseko. “The answer of course
is yes, this project is very much in the interest of Canadians, especially British Columbians and the approximately
65,000 residents living in the Cariboo region. It was for these reasons the project was first approved by the
provincial government in January 2010.”
“Not only is New Prosperity important to the future interests of communities like Williams Lake, Quesnel and
100 Mile House, but it is vital for First Nations communities who seek new opportunities for employment and
business development closer to home so that people don’t have to move away to search for those opportunities
elsewhere,” added Mr. Hallbauer.
Once the public hearings conclude, the Panel will have a maximum of 70 days to write and submit a report to the
federal Minister of Environment. The Government of Canada will then have a maximum of 120 days to decide if
it should grant the necessary authorizations for the project to proceed.
For more information on the New Prosperity Project and for updates on the Panel Hearing, visit
Investor Relations: Brian Bergot, Director, Investor Relations - 778-373-4533 or toll free 1-877-441-4533
Media: Brian Battison, Vice President, Corporate Affairs - 778-373-4533 or toll free 1-877-441-4533
Russell Hallbauer
President and CEO