Air Emissions Permit for New Gold Mine in Chapple Township
Official title: New Gold Inc. - Environmental Compliance Approval (air)
New Gold Inc. wants to consolidate all its air emission permits for an open pit and underground gold mine near Stratton, Ontario. The mine releases ammonia, cyanide, lead, nickel, uranium, and other pollutants. This single permit would cover everything from ore processing to explosives manufacturing.
Why This Matters
Live near Chapple or Stratton? This mine releases heavy metals and toxic compounds into the air you breathe. If you rely on well water or grow food nearby, these emissions could affect you. The permit would allow ongoing operations with limited flexibility for changes.
What Could Change
If approved, New Gold gets a single consolidated air permit replacing multiple existing approvals. The permit includes production limits and an expiry date for flexibility conditions. The company must reapply when those conditions expire.
Key Issues
- Should the mine be allowed to emit ammonia, hydrogen cyanide, lead, nickel, and uranium into the air?
- Are the proposed production limits and flexibility conditions adequate to protect air quality?
- What monitoring and reporting should be required for these emissions?
How to Participate
- Review the proposal details on this consultation page. Note that some supporting materials may only be available in person.
- Submit your comments through the Environmental Registry by the deadline. You can also email enviropermissions@ontario.ca or call 1-800-461-6290.