Mineral Exploration Permit for Barrick Gold - Burt and Eby Townships Near Kirkland Lake
Official title: Barrick Gold Inc. - Mineral exploration permit
Barrick Gold wants to drill for minerals about 18 kilometres west of Kirkland Lake, Ontario. The company is seeking a permit to use heavy drilling equipment on nearly 100 mining claims in Burt and Eby Townships. This early exploration would test rock samples for mineral and metal content.
Why This Matters
Live near Kirkland Lake or in Burt or Eby Townships? This drilling could affect local water sources and forest areas. The company may pump water from nearby lakes, rivers, or streams. If you use well water or enjoy the natural areas west of town, you might want to weigh in.
What Could Change
If approved, Barrick Gold could drill on nearly 100 claims for up to three years, with possible renewal. They'd clear small areas for drill pads and potentially draw water from local water bodies. The permit requires following provincial environmental standards, but doesn't exempt them from other Mining Act requirements.
Key Issues
- Should Barrick Gold be permitted to conduct mechanized drilling on these claims?
- What environmental protections should apply to water use and land clearing?
How to Participate
- Review the Exploration Permit Overview to understand what early exploration involves.
- Check the claim locations using the Mining Lands Administration System to see if they're near you.
- Submit your comments by email to owen.rigg@ontario.ca before the deadline.