The KSM Project will create multi-generation employment opportunities for northwest British Columbia, increase spending in the region and generate considerable tax revenues for Provincial and Federal governments to support Health Care, Education and Social Programs.
Estimated Jobs
1400
Onsite jobs annually - During the five-year construction period
1300+
Onsite jobs annually - When in production during its Environmental Assessment approved mine life of 50+ years
Estimated Spend Over Project life
$53.8B
Capital and operating costs
$47B
Injected directly into BC economy
Estimated Fiscal Revenue
$7B
Federal Government
$7B
BC Government
$1B
Shared between governments of other provinces and territories