Mineral Exploration Permit for 10148942 Manitoba LTD. - Buchan Bay Area Claims
Official title: 10148942 Manitoba LTD. - Mineral exploration permit
A Manitoba company wants to drill for minerals near Dryden, Ontario. The Ministry of Energy and Mines is deciding whether to issue a 3-year exploration permit for mechanized drilling on 95 mining claims in the Buchan Bay Area.
Why This Matters
Live near Buchan Bay or use the lakes and streams southwest of Dryden? This drilling could affect local water sources. The company may pump water from nearby lakes or rivers and clear small areas of forest for drill pads.
What Could Change
If approved, the company could conduct mechanized drilling on 95 claims for up to 3 years. They'd need to follow provincial standards for early exploration, but the permit allows clearing drill pads and pumping water from local sources.
Key Issues
- Should the Ministry issue a permit for mechanized drilling on 95 mining claims near Dryden?
- What environmental conditions should apply to protect local water sources and terrain?
How to Participate
- Review the Exploration Permit Overview to understand what early exploration activities involve.
- Submit your comments online through this consultation page by the deadline. Include ERO number 026-0002 in your submission.
- Or email your feedback to doug.nikkila@ontario.ca with ERO number 026-0002 in the subject line.