Lawyers-Ranch Project

Thesis Gold and Silver Inc. is proposing the construction, operation, and closure of a new gold-silver mine located 275 kilometers north of Smithers, British Columbia. As proposed, the Lawyers-Ranch Project would include open-pit and underground mining facilities, an ore processing plant (metal mill), a tailings management facility, waste rock storage facilities, an accommodation complex and a 70 kilometer transmission line extension. The project would have a maximum production capacity of 5.5 million tonnes of ore per year (approximately 15,000 tonnes per day) over a mine life of 14 to 20 years, and would be located on the site of the former Cheni Mine. 


British Columbia's Environmental Assessment Office is collaborating with the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada as part of the federal impact assessment of the project. For more information on the EAO's process, please visit EPIC.engage.


Please note that the proponent was formerly known as Thesis Gold Inc.

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Latest update

May 8, 2026 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) resumed the 180-day time limit for the planning phase of the impact assessment process.

IAAC and British Columbia’s Environmental Assessment Office issued the Joint Summary of Issues and Engagement to the proponent for the preparation of its response.

At a glance

Planning

Planning

In progress 93/180 days

Key documents

Comment periods

Impact Statement

Impact Statement

Not started 0/1095 days
Impact Assessment

Impact Assessment

Not started 0/300 days
Decision Making

Decision Making

Not started 0/30 days
Post Decision

Post Decision phase is an ongoing process

If approved, the project may proceed to construction as federal authorizations and permits are issued, and as conditions and other requirements are met.

Post Decision

Not started

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Contacts

Lawyers-Ranch Project
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
1800-1138 Melville Street
Vancouver, British Columbia V6E 4S3
Telephone: 604-666-2431
Email: Lawyers-Ranch@iaac-aeic.gc.ca

Media Relations
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
160 Elgin Street, 22nd Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H3
Email: media@iaac-aeic.gc.ca


Disclaimer

This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.

  • Location

    • 275 km north of Smithers (British Columbia)

  • Nature of Activity

    • Mines and Minerals

  • Assessment Status

    In progress

  • Start Date

    2025-12-19

  • Proponent

    Thesis Gold and Silver Inc.

  • Authorities

    • Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

  • Assessment Type

    Planning Phase for Impact Assessment

  • Reference Number

    90103
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