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Production / Operations

Nicola begins bulk sample work at Dominion Creek

By The Northwire Desk — AI Analysis Jul 30, 2025 · 11:03 NIM · 0.78 Nicola Mining Inc.
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Executive Summary

  • Nicola Mining has begun mobilizing and preparing for a 10,000‑tonne bulk sample at its high‑grade gold‑silver Dominion Creek project (75 % economic interest).
  • A cash‑funded 14‑person camp, bridge, equipment, and road improvements are now in place; road work is slated to finish by 10 Aug 2025, after which ore extraction can start.
  • The bulk‑sample permit was issued as a draft by the BC Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals on 6 Mar 2025, confirming regulatory clearance for the program.

Key Details

  • Bulk Sample Scope: 10,000 tonnes of gold‑silver ore to be extracted from Dominion Creek.
  • Economic Interest: Nicola Mining holds a 75 % working interest in the project.
  • Infrastructure Deployed:
  • Cash‑funded 14‑person camp with fully furnished rooms and required facilities.
  • Bridge installed on site.
  • Mobile mining equipment delivered to the location.
  • Contractors presently on‑site conducting preparatory work.
  • Road Work: Ongoing improvements to access the bulk‑sample area; expected completion prior to 10 Aug 2025.
  • Regulatory Status: Draft permit issued by BC Ministry of Mining and Critical Minerals on 6 Mar 2025 authorizing extraction of the 10,000‑tonne bulk sample.
  • Historical Sampling Results (for context):
  • Oct 14 2020 surface sample (9.7 kg) returned 62.1 g/t Au, 320 g/t Ag, 23.4 % Pb, 12.4 % Zn.
  • Additional chip sampling (Oct 26 2020) also yielded high‑grade Au and Ag assays.
  • Management Comment: CEO Peter Espig highlighted the significance of the bulk sample as a culmination of permitting efforts and praised partners and community support.

Notable Quotes

“We are very excited to commence production at our Dominion project, which highlights the strength of our mill's permitting and location as a destination for small‑project B.C. gold production… B.C. is undergoing a renaissance as small high‑grade projects are receiving the support of first nations, communities and ministries.” – Peter Espig, CEO, Nicola Mining

Qualified Person: William Whitty, P.Geo., Vice‑President of Exploration (NI 43‑101).

Read the original news release →

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