Mineral Exploration Permit for Lake Shore Gold - Thorneloe Township, Timmins
Official title: Lakeshore Gold Corporation - Mineral exploration permit
Lake Shore Gold Corp. wants permission to drill for minerals near Timmins, Ontario. The company would use heavy drilling equipment to take rock samples from underground. This involves clearing small areas for drill rigs and potentially drawing water from nearby lakes or streams.
Why This Matters
Live near Timmins or in Thorneloe Township? This drilling could affect local water sources and forest areas. If you use nearby lakes or streams, you might want to know about potential water pumping. The permit would last up to 3 years.
What Could Change
If approved, Lake Shore Gold could drill on 60 mining claims in Thorneloe Township for up to 3 years. They'd clear small areas for drill pads and may pump water from local water bodies. The permit can be renewed after that.
Key Issues
- Should the ministry issue a permit for mechanized drilling on these 60 mining claims?
- What environmental concerns should be considered for water use and land clearing?
How to Participate
- Review the Exploration Permit Overview to understand what early exploration activities involve.
- Submit your comments by email to tamara.fleury@ontario.ca before the deadline.