We are moving forward with enhancements to Ontario’s policies, programs and scientific tools for managing water takings to ensure water resources in the province are protected and used sustainably.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-21-000178 to Conquest Resources Limited for early exploration activities near Temagami, Ontario.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-21-000204 to Conquest Resources Ltd. for early exploration activities near River Valley, Ontario.
November 19, 2020 - December 19, 2020 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision to revoke exploration permit application PR-20-000336 to 1106877 BC Ltd. for early exploration activities 40 kilometres northwest of Wabauskang First Nation
The permit application has been withdrawn at the proponent’s request.
December 22, 2020 - January 21, 2021 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-20-000373 to URSA Major Minerals Incorporated. for early exploration activities within Porter and Baldwin townships.
The decision is to issue the permit.
This permit will allow the company to undertake these early exploration activities: mechanized drilling
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-21-000206 to Trillium Mining Corporation for early exploration activities within Aguonie, Bird, Finan and Jacobson Townships
February 17, 2021 - March 19, 2021 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-21-000049 to Conquest Resources Limited for early exploration activities within the Township of Scholes.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-21-000076 to Conquest Resources Ltd. for early exploration activities near River Valley, Ontario, Sudbury District
September 4, 2020 - October 4, 2020 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-20-000278 to Joerg Kleinboeck for early exploration activities in Scholes Township.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-20-000128 to Panoramic PGMs Canada Limited to for early exploration activities near Thunder Bay.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-20-000237 to Steve Anderson for early exploration activities within Echum and Dolson townships.
October 20, 2025 - October 31, 2025 (30 days) Closed
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The Province of Ontario has passed Bill 56, the Building a More Competitive Economy Act, 2025, which amends the Clean Water Act, 2006 (to come into force on a day to be named by order of the Lieutenant Governor in Council).
Instrument type:
Approval for a consent (subject to conditions) in an area where there is no official plan in place
ERO number
019-7690
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
October 4, 2023 - November 3, 2023 (30 days) Closed
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Application 60-C-204006 was approved on July 25, 2024, subject to conditions. The last date to appeal the decision under the Planning Act is August 14, 2024.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-21-000109 to New Age Metals Incorporated for early exploration activities near River Valley, Ontario.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-21-00091 to Prodigy Gold Inc. for early exploration activities within Aguonie township.
The decision is to issue the permit.
This permit will allow the company to undertake these early exploration activities: mechanized drilling
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-21-000154 to SPC Nickel Corporation for early exploration activities near Washagami, Ontario.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-23-000112 to Red Pine Exploration Incorporated for early exploration activities.
The decision is to issue the mineral exploration permit.
August 10, 2021 - September 9, 2021 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-21-000245 to LaSalle Exploration Corp.
for early exploration activities approximately 51 kilometres Southeast of Timmins, Ontario, in Egan and Sheraton townships, District of Timmins, Northeast Region.
Instrument type:
Permit for activities to achieve an overall benefit to a species
ERO number
012-8240
Notice type
Instrument
Notice stage
Decision
Decision posted
Proposal posted
Comment period
August 15, 2016 - September 14, 2016 (30 days) Closed
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The Minister has issued an Endangered Species Act Overall Benefit Permit to Dalron Construction Limited for construction activities that will impact Blanding’s Turtle. The permit includes actions to eliminate and minimize adverse effects and provide beneficial actions for Blanding’s Turtle as well as monitoring and reporting requirements.
January 28, 2022 - February 27, 2022 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-22-000015 to Fortune Nickel and Gold Inc. for early exploration activities, in Lennox township, approximately 70 kilometres north of the City of Timmins
