This consultation was open from:
September 19, 2019
to October 19, 2019
Decision summary
We issued a mineral exploration permit to Flag Resources (1985) Limited for early exploration activities near Sudbury, Ontario. The permit will allow the company to perform the exploration drilling to assess mineral resource potential.
Location details
Site location details
Township of Mackelcan
These activities are located approximately 47 kilometers North East of Sudbury, Ontario
To view where the claims are on a map please go to Mining Lands Administration System Click on “Search by Location” and select “mining lease” from the drop down menu to search by the following mining lease numbers:
Lease Number: 108595, 108889
Site location map
The location pin reflects the approximate area where environmental activity is taking place.
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Flag Resources (1985) Limited
510 Hensall Circle
Mississauga ,
ON
L5A 1Y1
Canada
Decision details
The exploration permit was issued, Terms and Conditions were not added. There were concerns were raised relating to potential cumulative impacts during the Ministry’s Exploration Permit Review process. The exploration permit is valid for 3 years from the date of issue.
Effects of consultation
The project activities include two drill pads set up on previously disturbed drill sites, with access proposed to occur during the winter via previously constructed trails on the eastern side of Wolf lake.
The proponent’s early exploration activities will assess mineral resource potential with no guarantee of further development. The proponent must also adhere to the Provincial Standards for Early Exploration and ensure all other legislation and considerations apart from ENDM regulations are followed.
At this time, there is no proposal or activity to evaluate other than the early exploration permit level activities related to the Sudbury 2.0 project. As such, it is not possible to discuss potential outcomes or concerns relating to an advanced project or mine.
The Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines not believe that these are circumstances in which there is risk of potential long-term impacts to the environment, including lake quality, biodiversity and cumulative impacts to the forest and Wahnapitae watershed.
It should be noted that a considerable number of steps and a lengthy list of authorizations must first be sought prior to developing an advanced exploration project or mine. These include, but are not limited to:
Determining project scope for potential environmental assessment purposes
Collecting environmental baseline studies
Public information meetings
Engaging in continued Indigenous consultation
Submitting a mine rehabilitation plan (closure plan) that complies with O. Reg. 240/00 under the Act.
Providing the Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines with adequate financial assurance to ensure the rehabilitation will take place should the proponent not successfully rehabilitate the site
Input and feedback from the community, stakeholders will continue to be solicited throughout the process. The Ministry of Energy, Northern Development and Mines continues to monitor the early exploration activities conducted by the proponent. Thank you for bringing your comments, observations, and concerns to our attention
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933 Ramsay Lake Road
Floor B6
Sudbury,
ON
P3E 6B5
Canada
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Suzanne Halet
933 Ramsay Lake Road
Floor B6
Sudbury,
ON
P3E 6B5
Canada
Original proposal
Proposal details
Flag Resources (1985) Limited have submitted an application to ENDM as required under the Mining Act for prescribed early exploration activities.
The activities that this permit would allow Flag Resources (1985) Limited to carry out are as follows:
Permit Activities:
- mechanized Drilling (Assembled weight greater than 150 kilograms)
An Exploration Permit does not relieve the proponent from compliance with any other requirements that are set out under the Mining Act or any other Act. Further all activities included in the Exploration Permit proposal must be carried out in compliance with O. Reg. 308/12 and the Provincial Standards for Early Exploration.
The Exploration Permit duration will be up to 3 years with the possibility of one renewal for up to 3 years.
Supporting materials
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Get in touch with the office listed below to find out if materials are available.
933 Ramsay Lake Road
Floor B6
Sudbury,
ON
P3E 6B5
Canada
Comment
Commenting is now closed.
This consultation was open from September 19, 2019
to October 19, 2019
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Suzanne Halet
933 Ramsay Lake Road
Floor B6
Sudbury,
ON
P3E 6B5
Canada
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