QUEBEC - The world's largest zinc metal producer, Nyrstar of Zurich, Switzerland, is celebrating its acquisition of the Langlois zinc-copper mine 50 km from Lebel-sur-Quevillon by hosting a welcome event. Nyrstar acquired the property when it paid $663 million earlier this year for Breakwater Resources. The company plans to resume production at the mine.
Jason Morin, interim general manager, commented on the future of the mine, saying, "Nyrstar is proud to be bringing the Langlois mine back into operation and we are proud to be working with the people of Lebel-sur-Quevillon. As a first class international employer, our goal is to officially introduce Nyrstar as a sustainable company that will successfully integrate into the community creating more than 100 new job opportunities."
The renamed Nyrstar-Langlois mine is due to resume production at the beginning of 2012. It originally opened in July 2007 and work was suspended last year. The company is recruiting new employees from throughout the Abitibi region during November 2011.
Nyrstar will formally introduce itself to the community on Nov. 9, from 5 to 8 pm, in the Salle des Chevaliers de Columba, 142 rue Principal Nord, Lebel-sur-Quevillon.
To learn more about Nyrstar or read the fact sheets on its mining operations (including Langlois), visit www.Nyrstar.com.
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