In 2021, Canadian Malartic Mine (CMM) and its two partners, Yamana Gold Inc. and Agnico Eagle Mines Ltd. gave their approval to proceed with the construction work that will take the Odyssey Project from the development stage to operations in the coming years.
WSP is providing detailed engineering services for the construction of the ore handling infrastructure, such as the headframe, hoist room, jacking infrastructure and shaft to enable safe and efficient operations. We have also assisted the client in selecting a high-capacity hoisting system in a deep well.
The mine will allow for the continued development of the Canadian Malartic and Barnat pits through four main mineralized zones at depth—mainly East Gouldie, East Malartic, Odyssey North and Odyssey South. It will be accessible by a ramp and a shaft estimated to be 1,800 m deep and feature an LTE mobile communication network, automated trucks operated from the surface, on-demand ventilation, electric equipment and vehicles.