Mineral Exploration Permit for Jacques Robert - English, Zavitz, Semple & Hutt Townships
Official title: Jacques Robert - Mineral exploration permit
A mining company wants to explore for minerals about 50 km south of Timmins. The permit would allow them to strip vegetation, dig trenches, and drill into bedrock across nine mining claims. Heavy equipment would be used, and water may be pumped from nearby lakes or streams.
Why This Matters
Live near these townships south of Timmins? This exploration could affect local forests and water sources. If you hunt, fish, or have a cottage in the area, you might want to weigh in.
What Could Change
If approved, the company could strip vegetation, blast rock, and drill across nine claims for up to three years. Access trails would be cut through the forest. Water could be pumped from nearby lakes and streams for drilling operations.
Key Issues
- Should the permit be issued for mechanized surface stripping, trenching, and drilling?
- What environmental protections should apply to water sources and vegetation?
How to Participate
- Review the Exploration Permit Overview to understand what activities are being proposed.
- Use the Mining Lands Administration System to view the specific claims on a map.
- Submit your comments by email to kim.a.mahon@ontario.ca or call (705) 235-1625 by the deadline.