Should a Gold Mine Change Where It Discharges Water?
Official title: Lynn Lake Gold Project Public Notice Public Comments Invited on Proposed Amendments to the Decision Statement
A gold mine near Lynn Lake, Manitoba wants to change where it dumps water from flooded pits. Instead of draining into Farley Lake, the company wants to discharge into the Hughes River. The federal government is asking if this change should be allowed.
Why This Matters
Live near Lynn Lake or use the Hughes River? This decision affects your local waterway. The mine was approved in 2023, but now wants to change where treated water goes. If you fish, boat, or rely on these waters, you might want to weigh in.
What Could Change
The mine's legally binding conditions could be amended to allow water discharge into the Hughes River instead of Farley Lake. This doesn't reopen the project approval—just changes one specific condition about where water goes.
Key Issues
- Should the mine be allowed to discharge water into the Hughes River instead of Farley Lake?
- Are the proposed amendments to the Decision Statement appropriate?
How to Participate
- Review the analysis of the proposed changes to understand what's being proposed.
- Submit your comments online through the project home page on the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry.
- For alternative formats or Indigenous language submissions, contact conditions@iaac-aeic.gc.ca.