Shawmere Project - Bulk Sampling

ERO number
019-7574
Notice type
Bulletin
Act
Mining Act, R.S.O. 1990
Posted by
Ministry of Mines
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Bulletin summary

The proposed work program on the Shawmere Anorthosite project would be a mechanized stripping and a bulk sampling program. The bulk sample would be less than 1000 tonnes to not qualify as advanced exploration. The proposed area for the bulk sampling is accessible by light truck.

Why consultation isn't required

The Shawmere Project is an undertaking subject to the Environmental Assessment Act. This proposed Category B project is being carried out in accordance with the Class Environmental Assessment for the Activities of the Ministry of Mines under the Mining Act. Consultation will be completed in accordance with requirements of the Class Environmental Assessment.

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Proposal details:

The Proponent is a privately held exploration stage mineral company engaged in the acquisition, exploration and development of anorthosite mineral properties located near the town of Foleyet in Northern Ontario, Canada. The company holds a 100% interest in 614 single cell mining claims within in the Shawmere Anorthosite Complex covering 13,198.45 hectares.

The bulk sampling could be carried out in a variety of ways with the first being the preferred method:

  • Bring in track mounted drilling rigs to drill holes for blasting materials. A blast contractor would be brought in and the area would be blasted. This would be the fastest and easiest method from a labour perspective and would also allow for a small footprint.
  • Areas would be selected and mechanically stripped (if required) and then personnel would run channel samples approximately 6 inches to 8 inches deep and 3 inches wide and chip out materials until sufficient quantity has been obtained. This would be less cost effective and more labor intensive.

Once the material has been extracted the company plans on utilizing in a small crusher and crush the rock on site prior to it being shipped to the lab for processing.

Public consultation:

You are invited to provide input and express any concerns about this proposed project. Comments must be received by October 13, 2023. For more information or to submit comments please contact:

Owen Rigg, Mineral Exploration & Development Consultant
Ministry of Mines
Telephone: 1-705-465-4376
Email: Owen.Rigg@ontario.ca

Please note that personal information provided in a submission (such as name, address, and telephone number) and your views and opinions are being collected by MINES under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act for the purpose of engaging in public consultation and making decisions regarding the project. The personal information may also be shared with the Environmental Assessment and Permissions Branch of the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. The collection, use, and disclosure of this information are all governed by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Questions about the collection of this information should be directed to the person listed above.

Applicant:

Enviromine Inc.
224 Colchester Avenue
Oakville, Ontario
L6J 5S5

Location Details:

Lemoine Township, and small parts of Oates, Foleyet, and Ivanhoe Township. Territorial District of Sudbury, Northeast Region.

Site Location Description:

Located approximately 100 kilometres west of Timmins and 90 kilometres northeast of Chapleau in the Porcupine Mining District of Ontario. It includes Carty Township, the southeastern part of Lemoine Township, and small parts of Oates, Foleyet, and Ivanhoe Township.

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Mineral Development Office (Timmins)
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5520 Highway 101 E Highway
PO Box 3060
South Porcupine Ontario, ON
P0N 1H0
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5520 Highway 101 E Highway
PO Box 3060
South Porcupine Ontario, ON
P0N 1H0
Canada

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