January 21, 2022 - February 20, 2022 (30 days) Closed
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We are proposing to amend O. Reg 45/11 to set out the details of the process by which lessees, licencees and owners of mining lands could request that they be permitted to sell and retain the proceeds from materials extracted for the purposes of testing without the requirement for a mine production closure plan being filed.
Amendments have been made to regulations under the Invasive Species Act, 2015, to prevent the introduction and spread of 13 invasive species and through the overland movement of watercraft.
January 29, 2021 - March 15, 2021 (45 days) Closed
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We have made the proposed Reid Road Reservoir Quarry subject to a project-specific environmental assessment process under the Environmental Assessment Act to ensure continued protection of the environment.
December 20, 2019 - February 18, 2020 (60 days) Closed
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We are improving forest management planning in Ontario by removing the duplication between the Environmental Assessment Act requirements and the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry’s policies, regulations and guidelines.
Ontario has extended the temporary approach for forest operations conducted in Crown forests under the Endangered Species Act for an additional year. This will help avoid additional regulatory burden and economic strain on the forestry sector while a long-term approach is being considered.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-22-000092 to Exiro Minerals Corp. for early exploration activities located Southwest of Pickle Lake, Ontario, in Wright Lake Area, Cailey Area, District of Kenora, Northwest Region
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-21-000374 to Pacton Gold Inc. for early exploration activities located approximately 60 km NW of Wabauskang First Nation, Ontario, in Byshe Township, Heyson Township, District of Red Lake, North West Region.
September 16, 2021 - October 16, 2021 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-21-000261 to Bounty Gold Corp. for early exploration activities 60 kilometres northwest of Wabauskang First Nation, Ontario, in Otter Lake Area, District Kenora, North West Region.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the following exploration permit applications: PR-17-11201 to International Explorers and Prospectors Incorporated for early exploration activities in Lackner Lake Township.
February 17, 2022 - March 19, 2022 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-22-000043 to Impala Canada Ltd. for early exploration activities approximately 90 kilometres north west of Thunder Bay, Ontario, in Lac Des Iles Area District of Thunder Bay, North West Region.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-21-000100 to C Rio Tinto Exploration Canada Inc for early exploration activities near Atikokan, Ontario.
February 10, 2022 - March 12, 2022 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-22-000025 to Kesselrun Resources Ltd. for early exploration activities ~70 kilometres East of Atikokan Ontario, in Moss Township and Power Lake Area, District of Thunder Bay.
January 9, 2020 - February 8, 2020 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-19-000303 to Aki Siltamaki for early exploration activities near Onion Lake, Ontario.
We have issued an Environmental Compliance Approval (air & noise) wtih Limited Operational Flexibility to Vale Canada Limited for an open pit nickel-copper mining facility, located in the City of Greater Sudbury, Ontario.
December 13, 2023 - January 27, 2024 (45 days) Closed
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The Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing has decided to revoke a Minister's Zoning Order in the City of Brampton, filed as Ontario Regulation 38/22.
