September 15, 2017 - October 18, 2017 (33 days) Closed
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Ontario has passed legislation to make it easier for businesses to grow and create more jobs. The Cutting Unnecessary Red Tape Act, 2017 will reduce regulatory burdens and practices that cost businesses time and money, while protecting environmental and health standards and ensuring worker safety.
An Environmental Compliance Approval with Limited Operational Flexibility (air & noise) has been issued to Greenstone Gold Mines GP Inc., located in Greenstone, Ontario. The facility undertakes gold ore mining and milling.
February 25, 2020 - March 26, 2020 (30 days) Closed
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This Closure Plan Amendment has been filed for an expansion and alteration to Upper Beaver Zone Advanced Exploration Project including an increase in financial assurance as of November 18, 2021.
We will be establishing a public registry for licences of occupation under the Mining Act. The public will be able to easily access this new registry through the Mining Lands Administration System (MLAS).
This decision is to refuse the amendment to Permit to Take Water No. 6834-BVBRSJ for Pure Gold Mining Inc. for industrial purposes. Water was requested to be taken from one pond to support underground mining operations at the Puregold Mine, located in Madsen, Ontario.
October 7, 2021 - November 21, 2021 (45 days) Closed
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The Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry has decided to amend the Mining Act, and O. Reg 45/11 under the Act to establish a public registry for licences of occupation, so the public can easily access the ministry’s information. The registry will be accessible through the Mining Lands Administration System (MLAS).
October 27, 2025 - November 26, 2025 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-25-000217 to Val-d'Or Mining Corporation (“the proponent”) for early exploration activities.
The decision is to issue the mineral exploration permit.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-24-000056 to Compton Mining Corp. for early exploration activities.
The decision is to issue the mineral exploration permit.
The Permit to Take Water No. P-300-6298735837 V1.0 was issued to Legendary Ore Mining Corporation on June 13, 2025, to renew the Permit No. 5062-9Q3L3K. Water will be taken from one pond for the purposes of mine dewatering at Alexo Open Pit, located in District of Cochrane, Ontario.
Regulatory changes have been made to modernize public notice requirements under the Planning Act and Development Charges Act, 1997 regarding newspaper notice and other amendments to support implementation of the Cutting Red Tape to Build More Homes Act, 2024.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-25-000060 to FNX Mining Company Inc. for early exploration activities.
The decision is to issue the mineral exploration permit.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-23-000056 to FNX Mining Company Incorporated for early exploration activities.
The decision is to issue the mineral exploration permit.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-25-000131 to Nord Precious Metals Mining for early exploration activities.
The decision is to issue the mineral exploration permit.
On September 20, 2024, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing filed a Minister's Zoning Order with the Registrar of Regulations as Ontario Regulation (O. Reg.) 367/24 in the Town of Ajax. The Town of Ajax requested that the Minister consider making the Zoning Order.
October 23, 2025 - November 22, 2025 (30 days) Closed
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The government has made legislative changes to the GO Transit Station Funding Act, Toronto Waterfront Revitalization Corporation Act and Transit-Oriented Communities Act through the Fighting Delays, Building Faster Act, 2025 (Bill 60).
Bill 5 was introduced on October 5, 2021, and if passed, would put a hold on the environmental assessment application for the Upper York Sewage Solution undertaking. The government has established an Advisory Panel to provide advice on options to address wastewater servicing capacity needs in York Region.
We've made changes that would help increase the supply of affordable housing by providing municipalities with an additional tool that they can use to address affordable housing needs.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-24-000138 to McFarlane Lake Mining Incorporated for early exploration activities.
