This consultation was open from:
July 21, 2021
to August 20, 2021
Decision summary
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-21-000200 to Benton Resources Inc. for early exploration activities near Nipigon.
The decision is to Issue
Location details
Site location details
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.”
The mining claims are located approximately 80km northeast of Thunder Bay in the Hele, McMaster and Stirling Areas.
Mining Claims/Leases: 578836, 582656, 582660, 582661, 659296, 659297, 659298, 659299, 659300
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)
Nathan Sims - Benton Resources Inc.
684 Squire St
Thunder Bay ,
ON
P7B 4A8
Canada
Decision details
On September 8, 2021 the ministry issued, an exploration permit near Nipigon to Benton Resources Inc.
This permit will allow the company to:
Permit activities:
- mechanized drilling (assembled weight greater than 150 kilograms)
Plan activities:
- geophysical survey requiring generator type
- mechanized stripping (less than 100 squared metres in 200 metres radius)
- line cutting (less than 1.5 metres width)
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.
Effects of consultation
No comment was received through the Environmental Registry of Ontario resulting in no impact on the decision to proceed or not with this proposal.
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435 James Street South
Suite B002
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6E3
Canada
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Tyler Manning
435 James Street South
Suite B002
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6E3
Canada
Original proposal
Proposal details
Benton Resources Inc. has submitted an application on the claims listed below for an exploration permit as required under the Mining Act for the following early exploration activities:
Plan activities
- geophysical survey requiring generator type
- mechanized stripping (less than 100 squared metres in 200 metre radius)
- line cutting (less than 1.5 metres width)
Permit activities
- mechanized drilling (assembled weight 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
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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.
435 James Street South
Suite B002
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6E3
Canada
Comment
Commenting is now closed.
This consultation was open from July 21, 2021
to August 20, 2021
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Tyler Manning
435 James Street South
Suite B002
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6E3
Canada
Comments received
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