This consultation was open from:
May 12, 2022
to June 11, 2022
Decision summary
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-22-000063 to Agnico Eagle Mines Limited for early exploration activities.
The decision is to: issue the mineral exploration permit.
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.”
Link: https://www.lioapplications.lrc.gov.on.ca/MLAS/Index.html?viewer=MLAS.MLAS&locale=en-CA
The mining claims are located approximately 20 kilometres direction ex: northeast of Atikokan, Ontario, in Sawbill Bay area District of Thunder Bay, North West Region.
Mining claims/leases: 135315, 176079, LEA-109307
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
Box 996
Kirkland Lake ,
ON
P2N 3L1
Canada
Decision details
On October 14, 2022, the ministry issued the proposed early exploration permit near Atikokan, Ontario.
This permit will allow the company to conduct:
- mechanized drilling (assembled weight 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 Exploration Permit duration will be up to 3 years with the possibility of renewal.
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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Doug Nikkila
435 James Street South
Suite B002
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6E3
Canada
Original proposal
Proposal details
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited 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:
- 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 May 12, 2022
to June 11, 2022
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Larissa Stevens
435 James Street South
Suite B002
Thunder Bay,
ON
P7E 6E3
Canada
Comments received
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