Expected closure plan amendment submission for the Detour Lake Mine

ERO number
019-7239
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 Detour Lake Mine that will result in Kirkland Lake Gold Limited 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 Jason Postma below.

Bulletin details

The proposed change to the project is preliminary underground development and supporting infrastructure for advanced exploration.

New features include:

  • Shaft, portal and ramp
  • Two ventilation raises
  • Fans and heating system (including propane storage)
  • Onsite access
  • Pad for the shaft and portal laydown area
  • Pad at each of the raise locations
  • 230 kilovolt powerline off the existing transmission line
  • Electrical substation
  • Extension to existing Sagimeo Lodge buildings- three additional wings to accommodate up to 415 new workers/contractors
  • Offices and temporary maintenance shop for the shaft and ramp development
  • Exploration drift at the 200 metres level to facilitate additional exploratory diamond drilling

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.

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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Jason Postma

Phone number
Office
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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