(Kitco News) – Nicola Mining (TSXV: NIM) (FSE: HLI) announced Thursday that an evacuation order was issued in the Lower Nicola and Area – EA MN in British Columbia, temporarily affecting milling operations at its New Craigmont project.
According to the company’s statement, all workers were safely evacuated from the property, with the exception of a small number of employees necessary to responsibly ensure safety and environmental protection.
The company said that the site is well equipped with water and firefighting equipment and there is currently no risk to the operation’s infrastructure.
The company added it is closely monitoring wildfire conditions and is working with the local community to provide water, if required. The company will restart operations once the order has been lifted.
Nicola Mining is a junior mining company that maintains a 100% owned mill and tailings facility, located near Merritt, British Columbia.