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
December 9, 2020 - February 7, 2021 (60 days) Closed
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OMAFRA has made a new Minister’s Regulation under the Drainage Act. This will implement the amendments to the Drainage Act that were included in Schedule 4 of the COVID Economic Recovery Act, 2020. It will address stakeholder concerns and reduce burden while maintaining environmental protections.
September 6, 2017 - October 21, 2017 (45 days) Closed
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We proceeded with our proposal for the new Assessment Work and Mining Claims Regulations. These revoked former regulations and set out new rules in dealing with mining claims and reporting assessment work. This reflects the changes made in Mining Act Modernization (MAM) Phase 3, and the new mining lands administration system (MLAS).
New regulations have been finalized to focus conservation authorities on their core mandate by prescribing mandatory programs and services they must provide, giving municipalities greater control over what conservation authority (CA) programs and services they will fund, and consolidating “Conservation Areas” regulations.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the Closure Plan Amendment to Northern Sun Mining Corporation approximately 22 kilometres southeast of the City of Timmins, Ontario. The property is within the boundaries of the City of Timmins, Ontario.
Bill 108, the More Homes, More Choice Act, received Royal Assent on June 6, 2019. This Act amends the Ontario Heritage Act (OHA) to make changes that will help improve the consistency, transparency and efficiency of decisions, while ensuring that the heritage of Ontario continues to be protected and conserved.
The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-21-000160 to Rockex Mining Corporation for early exploration activities near Pickle Lake, Ontario.
The Associate Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction (SBRTR) has introduced the Bill 13, the Supporting People and Businesses Act, 2021 which is designed to reduce burden on individuals and businesses. Measures will aid in weathering the impacts of COVID-19 and help build a more efficient Ontario for people and businesses.
December 12, 2023 - January 26, 2024 (45 days) Closed
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The province is proposing government response statements (species-specific policies) that outline actions the government will take and support to protect and recover four species at risk in Ontario. The species are: Black Redhorse, Carolina Mantleslug, Pugnose Minnow and Silver Shiner.
August 9, 2018 - September 23, 2018 (45 days) Closed
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We issued an Environmental Compliance Approval with Limited Operational Flexibility No. 5217-BPXK2E to Pure Gold Mining Inc., located in the Municipality of Red Lake, District of Kenora, Ontario. This facility is involved in gold mining and milling.
October 5, 2022 - November 4, 2022 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-22-000287 to Aecon Mining Inc. for early exploration activities.
The decision is to: issue the mineral exploration permit.
We have finalized government response statements (GRS; species-specific policy) that outline the actions that we will lead and support to protect and recover six species at risk in Ontario: Fawnsfoot, Lilliput, Threehorn Wartyback, Shagreen, Toothed Globe and White-rimmed Shingle Lichen.
The Minister of Small Business and Red Tape Reduction has introduced the Supporting Recovery and Competitiveness Act to reduce the number of regulations and cost of doing business in the province. Some measures will immediately help businesses to weather the impacts of COVID-19 while others will lay the groundwork for continued economic recovery.
September 18, 2023 - October 18, 2023 (30 days) Closed
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The Director of Exploration has made a decision on the exploration permit application PR-23-000275 to South Timmins Mining 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-23-000235 to South Timmins Mining 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-21-000130 to Legendary Ore Mining Corporation for early exploration activities, in Dundonald township, approximately 20 kilometres south west of the town of Iroquois Falls.