Mineral Exploration Permit for Juno Corp - Thunder Bay District Claims
Official title: Juno Corp - Mineral exploration permit
Juno Corp wants to drill and survey for minerals about 520 km northwest of Thunder Bay. The company would use heavy drilling equipment and cut lines through brush to lay sensor wires. Ontario's Ministry of Mines is deciding whether to issue a 3-year exploration permit.
Why This Matters
Live in the Thunder Bay backcountry? This exploration could affect remote lakes and forests you use. Drilling means cleared pads and water pumping from nearby sources. If minerals are found, this could be the first step toward a future mine.
What Could Change
If approved, Juno Corp could drill and survey across nearly 200 mineral claims for up to 3 years. They'd clear small areas for drill rigs and cut brush lines for geophysical surveys. The permit could be renewed after that.
Key Issues
- Should the exploration permit be issued for mechanized drilling in this remote area?
- What environmental impacts could drilling and line-cutting have on local water and vegetation?
How to Participate
- Review the Exploration Permit Overview to understand what early exploration activities involve.
- Submit your comments to doug.nikkila@ontario.ca by the deadline.