Hunt-Cornelius Rehabilitation Project

Hunt‑Cornelius (AMIS #07283) is a former molybdenum mine that operated from 1916 to 1918. The site consists of privately owned surface rights, while the Crown retains ownership of the subsurface mineral rights. The objective of the project is to rehabilitate the physical mine hazards, which includes two shafts, two adits, two raises, and several interconnected potentially unstable crown pillars. The proposed rehabilitation work will include installing fencing around all potentially unstable crown pillars, as well as around all mine openings with the exception of one adit. This adit will be secured using a purpose‑built, engineered stainless‑steel bat‑friendly gate that will permanently restrict public access while still allowing bats to easily enter/exit the underground workings. The permanent fencing meets the requirements of the Mine Rehabilitation Code, as referenced in O. Reg. 35/24 under the Mining Act, for the closure of mine-related hazards and involve tree clearing 3 m along either side of the fence line to prevent future damage to the fence from falling vegetation. Installation of the bat gate will require drilling and limited tree removal to prepare the site and accommodate the structure. Work is anticipated to begin in fall 2026 with vegetation clearing and resume in spring 2027 with fencing, and installation of the bat gate during summer 2027.

Public consultation:

You are invited to provide input and express any concerns about this proposed project. Comments must be received by June 3, 2026.

For more information or to submit comments please contact:

ATTENTION: Eric Cobb
Mine Rehabilitation Project Manager
933 Ramsey Lake Road
Sudbury, ON P3E 6B5
minerehab@ontario.ca

Please note that personal information provided in a submission (such as name, address, and telephone number) and your views and opinions are being collected by MEM under the authority of the Environmental Assessment Act for the purpose of engaging in public consultation and making decisions regarding the project. The personal information may also be shared with the Environmental Assessment and Permissions Branch of the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks. The collection, use, and disclosure of this information are all governed by the Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act. Questions about the collection of this information should be directed to the person listed above.

Applicant:

Ministry of Energy and Mines
Mine Rehabilitation Section
933 Ramsey Lake Road
Sudbury, Ontario
P3E 6B5

Location Details:

Part of Lot 8 and Lot 9, Concession 11 in Brougham Township, Renfrew County, Ontario

Site Location Description:

Approximately 7.7 km northeast of Tweed and 14 km east of the town of Calabogie.