Should the Springpole Gold Mine Be Approved Near Red Lake, Ontario?
Official title: Springpole Gold Project Public Notice Comments Invited on the Summary of the Environmental Impact Statement
First Mining Gold Corp. wants to build an open-pit gold and silver mine about 110 km northeast of Red Lake, Ontario. The mine would process 60,000 tonnes of ore daily over 11 years. The federal government is reviewing the environmental impacts and wants your input on the Environmental Impact Statement.
Why This Matters
Live in northwestern Ontario? This mine could bring jobs to the Red Lake area. But open-pit mining affects water, wildlife, and land for decades. Indigenous communities have traditional ties to this region. If you care about northern development or environmental protection, this is your chance to weigh in.
What Could Change
If approved, First Mining Gold could operate a major gold mine for over a decade. The project would include an on-site metal mill processing 44,000 tonnes daily. Environmental conditions would be set to protect water and wildlife. This is the third of four comment periods before a final federal decision.
Key Issues
- What are the potential environmental effects of the open-pit mine?
- Are the proposed measures to prevent or mitigate environmental effects adequate?
How to Participate
- Review the summary of the Environmental Impact Statement to understand the proposed project and its potential effects.
- Submit your comments through the project home page on the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry.
- Alternatively, email your comments to springpolegoldmine-minedorspringpole@iaac-aeic.gc.ca.
Events
| Date | Event | Location | Actions |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 11, 2024 1:00 PM - 2:30 PM CT | Virtual Information Session (English) | Virtual | View Details → (opens in new tab) |
| December 12, 2024 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM CT | Virtual Information Session (English) | Virtual | View Details → (opens in new tab) |