He said the deal with Rio Tinto has been about 18 months in the making. It's important for the economy, it's important for Canada,' West-sells said. If approved, the mine is expected to have a life of about 22 years, employing about 1,000 people during the four-year construction phase and 400 people when in operation.
The project has been in the works for years and the proposed mine is now in the environmental assessment phase.
The Casino project is 'important for the economy, it's important for Canada,' said Paul West-Sells, CEO of Western Copper and Gold.
