Expected closure plan amendment submission for Black Fox Mill and Tailings Storage Facility

ERO number
019-6948
Notice type
Bulletin
Act
Mining Act, R.S.O. 1990
Posted by
Ministry of Mines
Bulletin posted
Last updated

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.

Bulletin summary

We have received a notice of material change for the Black Fox Mill and Tailings Storage Facility that will result in McEwen Ontario (10393444 Canada Incorporated) submitting a closure plan amendment.

Why consultation isn't required

This bulletin is for information only, as a closure plan amendment is not an instrument under the Environmental Bill of Rights, 1993. The Ministry of Mines is posting this bulletin to the Environmental Registry to keep the public informed of changes to mining projects in Ontario. If you wish to comment on this Closure Plan Amendment, please use the contact information for Andrea Ellis Nsiah below.

Bulletin details

The proposed change to the project is a return to underground mining at the site. This will utilize existing infrastructure and new infrastructure. New features include:

  • portal
  • spiral ramp
  • ventilation shaft
  • mine air heater and ventilation fan
  • dewatering infrastructure: sumps, pipelines
  • dewatering pond
  • onsite roads
  • buildings: truck shop, maintenance area, warehouse, mine dry and office, security trailer
  • low-grade ore stockpile
  • waste rock storage facility
  • overburden stockpile
  • power supply and distribution
  • fuel storage and distribution

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Mineral Development Office (Northeast), Ontario Government Complex
Address

5520 Highway 101 East
PO Box 3060
South Porcupine, ON
P0N 1H0
Canada

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Andrew Persad

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Mineral Development Office (Northeast), Ontario Government Complex
Address

5520 Highway 101 East
PO Box 3060
South Porcupine, ON
P0N 1H0
Canada

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