The Stibnite Advisory Council gives communities a seat at the table with Midas Gold and the opportunity to help shape the Stibnite Gold Project. The council meets monthly to discuss the impacts, concerns and opportunities surrounding the project. The Stibnite Advisory Council is comprised of appointed representatives from eight communities near the project site and Midas Gold. Here is a summary of what was discussed during the December 12, 2019 Stibnite Advisory Council meeting:
ATTENDANCE:
Lynn Imel – Yellow Pine
Glenna Young – Cascade
Laurel Sayer – Midas Gold Idaho
Anne Labelle – Midas Gold Corp
Gene Tyler – Donnelly
Pat DeHaas – Council Alternate
Denis Duman – Idaho County
Julie Good – New Meadows
Bob Crump – Riggins
EXCUSED:
Joe Iveson – Adams County
Distributed on December 12, 2019 to Advisory Council
- Council members discussed a letter reminding Counties and Cities of the purpose of Stibnite Advisory Council.
- Council received a presentation from Andrew Mentzer, West Central Mountains Economic Development Council’s Executive Director on the current housing situation and work that is currently being done throughout the region.
- Community representatives provided updates on their communities.