Mining operations at Mount Milligan near Fort Saint James will be extended by seven years to 2035. The new ones support mine expansion to the existing 574 jobs and includes a projected capital expenditure of as much as $400 million. The approved project includes an increased ore production rate from 60,000 tonnes per day to 66,500 tonnes per day. rely on good jobs and strong protections,” said Jagrup Brar, Minister of Mining and Critical Minerals. “This project shows how co-ordinated permitting can move faster while maintaining strong standards.