Taseko's wholly-owned Aley Niobium Project is located in northern British Columbia, 140 km north of Mackenzie. The site covers approximately 433 square kilometers and consists of 104 mineral claims.
Taseko acquired the project in 2007 for $5.4 million. After only seven years and $30 million invested into exploration and development work, the project has an $860 million pre-tax net present value (NPV).
Niobium is primarily used in the manufacturing of high strength, light-weight, and corrosion resistant steel. Niobium-based steel is found in turbines, aerospace and automobile machinery, and oil and gas pipelines, among other end-products. The project is poised to support growing niobium demand from increased use in steel production.
Note: The technical information on this website related to the Aley Project has been reviewed by Scott Jones, P.Eng., Vice President, Engineering of Taseko and a Qualified Person under National Instrument 43-101. See Aley - Reserves and Resources for further information.