Update Announcement
This proposal notice is being updated on May 13, 2020 to advise the public that the permit application is still under review and the Ministry is considering concerns raised by an Aboriginal community which warrant additional time to adequately consider. The original proposal date and comment period have not been altered. The anticipated date of decision will be within 30 days of the lifting of the state of emergency relating to COVID-19.
This consultation was open from:
March 4, 2020
to April 3, 2020
Decision summary
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-20-000081 to Agnico Eagle Mines Limited for early exploration activities near Larder Lake, Ontario.
The decision is to Issue the permit.
This permit will allow the company to undertake early exploration activities located west of Larder Lake.
Location details
Site location details
To view individual claims on a map please use the Mining Lands Administration System. Click on “I want to…” and select “Find a claim” to search by claim numbers or "Find a township" to search by township.
The mining claims are located approximately 7.5 kilometers west of Larder Lake, Ontario, in the townships of Gauthier and McElroy, District of Temiskaming, North East Region.
Mining Claims/Leases: 104731, 105505, 108482, 114322, 123300, 127355, 130124, 130901, 135283, 147605, 150657, 153447, 159313, 160528, 166016,167927, 169470, 181235, 196071, 198729, 225395, 225396, 232019, 235124, 240734, 241714, 259980, 262376, 264806, 270030, 283074, 291147, 305960, 308319, 315909, 328413, 331355, 340822, LEA-108052
Site location map
The location pin reflects the approximate area where environmental activity is taking place.
View this location on a map opens link in a new windowProponent(s)
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
Postal Box 996
Kirkland Lake,
ON
P2N 3L1
Canada
Decision details
On May 20, 2020 the ministry issued an exploration permit near Larder Lake Ontario to undertake early exploration activities.
The exploration permit was issued once all Indigenous communities and the public had the opportunity to provide comment or raise their concerns. The issued exploration permit is valid for a period of 3 years from the date of issue.
Effects of consultation
No comments were received through the Environmental Registry of Ontario resulting in no impact on the decision whether or not to proceed with this proposal.
Supporting materials
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Get in touch with the office listed below to find out if materials are available.
5520 Highway 101 E Highway
PO Box 3060
South Porcupine Ontario,
ON
P0N 1H0
Canada
How to Appeal
Appeals are not allowed
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Amy Blaser
5520 Highway 101 E Highway
PO Box 3060
South Porcupine Ontario,
ON
P0N 1H0
Canada
Original proposal
Proposal details
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited has submitted an application to the ministry for an exploration permit as required under the Mining Act for the following early exploration activities:
- mechanized Drilling (greater than 150 kilograms)
This notice is provided to receive comments that can be considered in the decision-making process prior to the issuance of an exploration permit.
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. All activities included in the Exploration Permit proposal must be carried out in compliance with Ontario Regulation 308/12 and the Provincial Standards for Early Exploration. The Exploration Permit duration will be up to 3 years.
Supporting materials
View materials in person
Some supporting materials may not be available online. If this is the case, you can request to view the materials in person.
Get in touch with the office listed below to find out if materials are available.
5520 Highway 101 E Highway
PO Box 3060
South Porcupine Ontario,
ON
P0N 1H0
Canada
Comment
Commenting is now closed.
This consultation was open from March 4, 2020
to April 3, 2020
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Amy Blaser
5520 Highway 101 E Highway
PO Box 3060
South Porcupine Ontario,
ON
P0N 1H0
Canada
Comments received
Through the registry
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