Mineral Exploration Permit for Juno Corp - BMA 533 863 & 534 863 Near Thunder Bay
Official title: Juno Corp - Mineral exploration permit
Juno Corp wants a permit to drill and survey for minerals about 520 km northwest of Thunder Bay. The work would include mechanized drilling to test rock samples and clearing brush for geophysical surveys. The permit would last up to 3 years.
Why This Matters
This is a remote area, but if you hunt, fish, or trap in the region northwest of Thunder Bay, exploration activities could affect your access. Drilling requires clearing small areas and may draw water from nearby lakes or streams.
What Could Change
If approved, Juno Corp could conduct mechanized drilling and geophysical surveys across hundreds of mining claims. Drill pads would be cleared, steel casings installed, and water pumped from local sources. Brush clearing for surveys typically regrows within a season.
Key Issues
- Should the ministry issue an exploration permit for mechanized drilling in this area?
- What environmental concerns should be considered before approving drilling and geophysical surveys?
How to Participate
- Review the Exploration Permit Overview to understand what early exploration activities involve.
- Submit your comments by email to doug.nikkila@ontario.ca by the deadline.