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===Upcoming Procurement Opportunities===

===Upcoming Procurement Opportunities===

Parsons Inc, the Interim Construction Manager for the Faro Mine Remediation Project, is responsible for the management of construction activities related to the project’s urgent works, including the North Fork Rose Creek diversion. All contracting opportunities procured by the Interim Construction Manager are posted publicly on [http://www.merx.com MERX]. We encourage all interested contractors to monitor the system for upcoming procurement opportunities. The project team is currently working with Parsons to organize an Industry Day to provide further information to local companies on upcoming procurement opportunities at the site. For more information about the event, please contact us.

Parsons Inc, the Interim Construction Manager for the Faro Mine Remediation Project, is responsible for the management of construction activities related to the project’s urgent works, including the North Fork Rose Creek diversion. All contracting opportunities procured by the Interim Construction Manager are posted publicly on [http://www.merx.com MERX]. We encourage all interested contractors to monitor the system for upcoming procurement opportunities. The project team is currently working with Parsons to organize an Industry Day to provide further information to local companies on upcoming procurement opportunities at the site. For more information about the event, please contact us.

===First Step of NFRC Realignment Project Complete===

===First Step of NFRC Realignment Project Complete===

The Fisheries Act Authorization from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada was received on July 26, 2018 authorizing the work in the North Fork Rose Creek diversion channel to begin.</div>

The Fisheries Act Authorization from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada was received on July 26, 2018 authorizing the work in the North Fork Rose Creek diversion channel to begin.</div>

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===Water Levels in Faro Pit ===

===Water Levels in Faro Pit ===

Recent water treatment activities have decreased the elevation of the Faro Pit water to the lowest level since June 2013. The treatment plant’s output was 848,600 m3 in July, 959,773 m&#179; in August, and 826,460 m&#179; in September. These monthly totals represent an increase in the volume of water treated, compared to performance in the same month for 2016 and 2017.

Recent water treatment activities have decreased the elevation of the Faro Pit water to the lowest level since June 2013. The treatment plant’s output was 848,600 m3 in July, 959,773 m&#179; in August, and 826,460 m&#179; in September. These monthly totals represent an increase in the volume of water treated, compared to performance in the same month for 2016 and 2017.

===X13 Sump and Pipeline Construction===

===X13 Sump and Pipeline Construction===

A collection and pump-back system was designed last year to address the elevated levels of iron at monitoring station X13. Personnel from Matcon Environmental Ltd, who have joint ventured with Dena Nezzidi Corporation, were onsite in July and August installing the collection sump. Work began in September to construct the pipeline to move water from X13 to the Intermediate Pond. Work includes screening and hauling granular fill material, access road construction, preparing the new pipe bed area, and compaction testing.

A collection and pump-back system was designed last year to address the elevated levels of iron at monitoring station X13. Personnel from Matcon Environmental Ltd, who have joint ventured with Dena Nezzidi Corporation, were onsite in July and August installing the collection sump. Work began in September to construct the pipeline to move water from X13 to the Intermediate Pond. Work includes screening and hauling granular fill material, access road construction, preparing the new pipe bed area, and compaction testing.

===Transporting Water Treatment ===

===Transporting Water Treatment ===

Plant Components to Faro

Plant Components to Faro

Procurement of the components for the Cross Valley Pond water treatment plant is proceeding on schedule. The equipment being mobilized is very large and special permits are required to transport the oversize loads. Parsons is currently working with a transportation and logistics company to develop a shipping plan which considers the height of shipment, bridges, road width, etc. Equipment is expected to start arriving at the Faro Mine Site in November.

Procurement of the components for the Cross Valley Pond water treatment plant is proceeding on schedule. The equipment being mobilized is very large and special permits are required to transport the oversize loads. Parsons is currently working with a transportation and logistics company to develop a shipping plan which considers the height of shipment, bridges, road width, etc. Equipment is expected to start arriving at the Faro Mine Site in November.

===Rose Creek Diversion Interim Upgrade===

===Rose Creek Diversion Interim Upgrade===

The discussion was focused on the current site conditions, and proposed remediation activities. There was additional discussion on the fish salvage which was being completed in the North Fork Rose Creek during the tour, and upcoming urgent works. It was also an opportunity for the project team to learn about aspects of the Project that may be of concerns to government and First Nation representatives.

The discussion was focused on the current site conditions, and proposed remediation activities. There was additional discussion on the fish salvage which was being completed in the North Fork Rose Creek during the tour, and upcoming urgent works. It was also an opportunity for the project team to learn about aspects of the Project that may be of concerns to government and First Nation representatives.

===Finalizing Project Proposal for Submission to YESAB===

===Finalizing Project Proposal for Submission to YESAB===