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Clearwater, B.C., Braces for Growth as Taseko Mines' Yellowhead Project Enters Environmental Review Clearwater, B.C., July 17, 2025 — A massive open-pit copper mine proposed by Taseko Mines could dramatically transform the small mountain town of Clearwater, potentially doubling its population in the next decade. The Yellowhead Project, located about 150 kilometres northeast of Kamloops, is expected to generate around 2,000 jobs during its construction phase alone. With just 2,500 residents, Clearwater stands at the heart of this proposed boom. Taseko says the mine could produce nearly 180 million pounds of copper annually for 25 years, offering long-term economic promise…