This notice is for informational purposes only. There is no requirement to consult on this initiative on the Environmental Registry of Ontario. Learn more about the types of notices on the registry.
Why consultation isn't required
On April 1, 2020, the Ontario Government made a temporary regulation to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak. Ontario Regulation 115/20 exempts all proposals for policies, acts, regulations and instruments from posting requirements under the EBR until 30 days after the declared emergency is terminated.
Although consultation was not required, the ministry did consult with the public on this proposal by posting ERO# 019-1827 for public comment from May 26, 2020 to June 25, 2020. To ensure transparency, the ministry is providing details of its decision and the effects of consultation on decision-making in this notice.
Bulletin details
On June 29, 2020 the ministry issued an exploration permit near Elliot Lake, Ontario, to undertake this early exploration activity: Mechanized Drilling.
This permit will allow the company to carry out are as follows:
- mechanized Drilling (where the drill weight is greater than 150 kilograms)
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 three years from the date of issue.
Proponent(s):
Grid Metals Corporation
3335 Young St. – Suite 305
Toronto, Ontario M4N 2M1
Location Details:
Site Location Description:
The mining activities are located approximately 37 kilometres northeast of Elliot Lake, Ontario, in the Townships of Boon, Gerow and Lockeyer, Algoma Division, South Region.
Claim numbers instructions: “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.”
Claim numbers: 111036, 130403, 130404, 131756, 146469, 192643, 198117, 213090, 218232, 241521, 251192, 264680, 268566, 301970, 328500, 333497, 337214
To see the site location on a map, refer to the instrument proposal under ERO# 019-1827.
Comments received:
- Through the registry: 1
- By email: 0
- By mail: 0
The comments that were approved for publishing are available in the Bulletin supporting materials section.
Effects of consultation:
Comments received were considered in the decision.
Third parties are not able to apply for leave to appeal in respect of proposals which are posted while Ontario Regulation 115/20 is in effect.
On April 1, 2020, the Ontario Government made a temporary regulation to respond to the COVID-19 outbreak which exempts all proposals from the requirement to post notices on the ERO. Leave to appeal may only be sought in respect of instruments that are required to be posted to the ERO.
Appeal Information:
Appeals are not allowed
This instrument type cannot be appealed.
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933 Ramsay Lake Road
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Sudbury,
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Sudbury,
ON
P3E 6B5
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