The Lac des Iles mine is a conventional open pit operation, using blasthole drills, shovels, and haul trucks to supply ore to the mill (rated at 15,000 tonnes per day).
In 2002, total production from the Lac des Iles open pit amounted to 17.1 million tonnes, or 46,793 tonnes-per-day of combined waste and ore. This compares to 24.9 million tonnes mined, or 68,336 tonnes-per-day in 2001.
Lac des Iles Mine is a major low-cost producer of platinum group metals. Dedicated to continual growth, the company has recently expanded its mining operations and shows a continued commitment to local and global PGM exploration and development programs. The mine is located 100 km Northwest of Thunder Bay. It is a camp setting with accommodations provided. |
North American Palladium is committed to conducting its operations in an environmentally responsible manner and to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its employees.
Job Opportunities
| Tuesday, April 15, 2008 |  | Underground Technician, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada | | Planning Engineer-in-training, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada |
| Friday, March 28, 2008 | | Geological Technician, Thunder Bay, ON, Canada |
For information on North American Palladium mining operations see the MineSite page for Lac des Iles.
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