The Kemess Project is in the Toodoggone region of north-central British Columbia. The site already has major infrastructure from earlier mining, including power, a processing plant, camp facilities, an airstrip, water treatment systems and tailings facilities. Some of this infrastructure would need to be repaired or replaced before any future mine could operate.


Centerra is studying options for the future of Kemess and continuing exploration work at the site. An early-stage study completed in January 2026 looked at whether the Kemess Main open pit and Kemess Underground areas could support a future mine. In 2025, Centerra drilled 31,940 metres at Kemess Main and Kemess South to better understand the mineral deposits. Drilling in 2026 is continuing to build that understanding and explore nearby areas. Centerra also continues to work with First Nations partners through existing agreements and ongoing engagement.

Kemess mine map
  • Development concept — A future mine could combine open-pit and underground mining and reuse some existing infrastructure.
  • Next detailed project study — Expected in 2027. Potential mine life — About 15 years under the current development concept.
  • Potential mine life — About 15 years under the current development concept.
  • 2 Indigenous agreements — One with Tsay Keh Dene First Nation, Takla First Nation and Kwadacha Nation and another with Gitxsan First Nation Wilp Nii Gyap.*
  • Gold resources — 3.27 million ounces of measured and indicated gold resources.**
  • Copper resources — 1.15 billion pounds of measured and indicated copper resources.**

*2025 Sustainability Report
**2025 Mineral Reserves & Resources Update