Thank you, Mr. Speaker. There is certainly interest in the possibility of hooking into hydro power by the existing mines, as well as the one that's under construction. There have been regular meetings going on as recently as last Friday. There was a meeting between our officials and the Power Corporation and the representatives of all three diamond mines: Ekati, Diavik, and DeBeers. They are looking at the economic viability of it. Of course, the mines will participate, both for environmental reasons as well as cost, as long as this is something that is favourable to their bottom line, as well. Thank you, Mr. Speaker.
Joe Handley on Question 147-15(4): Proposed Taltson River Hydroelectric Expansion Project
In the Legislative Assembly on October 18th, 2005. See this statement in context.
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Question 147-15(4): Proposed Taltson River Hydroelectric Expansion Project
Item 6: Oral Questions
October 17th, 2005
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