VANCOUVER, July 12, 2017 /CNW/ - Taseko Mines Limited
(TSX: TKO; NYSE MKT: TGB) ("Taseko" or the "Company") is updating
the operating status of the Gibraltar Mine in light of the severe
wildfire conditions in the Cariboo region of British Columbia.
While there are no fires in the immediate vicinity of
Gibraltar and receiving supplies
is not an issue at this time, the severity of the situation has
impacted our employees' ability to travel to the mine. Mining and
milling operations are continuing but have been scaled back due to
the reduced workforce availability.
Russell Hallbauer, President and
CEO of Taseko, stated, "Currently, the wildfire situation remains
extremely critical with many evacuation alerts and orders in effect
for Williams Lake and neighbouring
communities. Our first priority is the safety and well-being of our
employees and their families and we are adjusting schedules for
employees who are unavailable to work because of fire threat to
their homes and property. These are difficult circumstances with
many employees already evacuated from their homes. We will balance
Gibraltar operations with employee
requirements as this dynamic situation develops."
Russell Hallbauer
President and CEO
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and Exchange Commission www.sec.gov and home jurisdiction filings
that are available at www.sedar.com, including the "Risk Factors"
included in our Annual Information Form.
SOURCE Taseko Mines Limited