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# 019-1909 for public comment June 9, 2020 to July 9, 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 August, 14, 2020 the ministry issued an exploration permit located approximately PR-20-000161 to White Metal Resources Corp./Benton Resources Inc. for early exploration located approximately 80 kilometres northwest of Thunder Bay, Ontario, in Drift Lake Area, Conacher Township, Hagey Township, Kasabowie Lake Area, Haines Township, Henderson Lake Area. District of Thunder Bay, North West Region.
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.
This permit will allow White Metal Resources Corp./Benton Resources Inc., to undertake these early exploration activities:
Plan Activities:
- geophysical Survey Requiring Generator Type
- line Cutting (less than 1.5 metres width)
Permit Activities:
- mechanized Drilling (Assembled Weight greater than 150 kilograms)
- mechanized Stripping (greater than 100 squared metres in 200 metre radius)
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):
Nathan Sims
White Metals Resources Corp.
684 Squier Street
Thunder Bay Ontaro
P7B 4A3
The mining activities are located approximately 80 kilometres northwest of Thunder Bay, Ontario, in Drift Lake Area, Conacher Township, Hagey Township, Kasabowie Lake Area, Haines Township, Henderson Lake Area. District of Thunder Bay, North West 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:
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To see the site location on a map, refer to the instrument proposal under ERO# 019-1909
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435 James Street South
Suite B002
Thunder Bay,
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P7E 6E3
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435 James Street South
Suite B002
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6E3
Canada