Public Notice
Proposed Prosperity Gold-Copper Mine Project – Federal Funding Available for Participation in Environmental Review

The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) is making available $200,000 to assist groups and individuals to participate in the environmental review for the proposed Prosperity Gold-Copper Mine project in south central BC.

This funding is being made available to help successful applicants review and comment on the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) that will be prepared by the proponent. The funding may also be used to prepare for and participate in the public hearings that will be announced at a later date.

Funding applications received by the Agency by December 8, 2008 will be considered.

A Funding Review Committee, independent of the review process, will consider all applications and make a recommendation on the allocation of funds.

Information on the funding program, including the Participant Funding Program Guide, the application form and the contribution agreement, is available on the Agency Web site.

To apply for funding or to obtain more information on the program, contact:

Suzanne Osborne
Participant Funding Program
Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
160, Elgin St., 22^nd floor
Ottawa, ON K1A 0H3
Tel.: 1-866-582-1884
Fax: 613-948-9172
suzanne.osborne@ceaa-acee.gc.ca

Taseko Mines Ltd. proposes the development of a high volume open pit gold-copper mine to be located 125 km southwest of Williams Lake, B.C. In addition to the mine and associated tailings and waste rock areas, the project includes an onsite mill, an approximately 125 km long power transmission line corridor and an access road.

To obtain more information on this project and on the environmental assessment process, consult the Agency Web site.