Glencore Canada Corporation - Changes to the site plan for a pit or quarry

Proposal updates

This notice was updated on March 8, 2022 to advise the public that there has been no change to the status of the proposal, and it is still being considered.  No additional opportunity for comment is being provided for at this time.

This notice was updated on November 12, 2019 to advise the public that there has been no change to the status of the proposal and it is still being considered. No additional opportunity for comment is being provided for at this time.

Description of instrument

A site plan amendment request has been made by Glencore Canada Corporation to amend their current site plan to allow for a reduction in the excavation setback area that will allow excavation in a location within 100 metres of a mine hazard, as defined in the Provincial Policy Statement.

Other information

Glencore Canada Corporation operates this site under the authority of Licence #3831 under the Aggregate Resources Act. The licensee has submitted the site plan amendment request to obtain material that meets certain specifications required to fulfill a contract.

Site plan information is available to view at the MNRF Sudbury District office. Making an appointment to view the information is recommended to ensure aggregate staff will be available to provide information and answer questions.

Other public consultation opportunities

Since this is considered a major site plan amendment under the Aggregate Resources Act, this proposal has been circulated to the following agencies: City of Greater Sudbury, MNDM, MOECC, Nickel District Conservation Authority, Vale and Township of Levack for their comments.