Mineral Exploration Permit for Laurion Mineral Exploration Inc.
Official title: Laurion Mineral Exploration Inc. - Mineral exploration permit
The Ontario Ministry of Energy and Mines wants to issue a mineral exploration permit to Laurion Mineral Exploration Inc. The permit would allow mechanized surface stripping and drilling to search for minerals. These activities involve heavy equipment that removes vegetation and soil to access bedrock.
Why This Matters
Live near the exploration site? Heavy equipment could clear vegetation and pump water from nearby lakes or streams. If you rely on local water sources or value the natural landscape, this permit could affect your area.
What Could Change
If approved, Laurion could strip over 100 square metres of surface area and conduct mechanized drilling for up to three years. The company would need to follow provincial standards to minimize environmental impacts, but some disturbance to vegetation, soil, and water sources is expected.
Key Issues
- Should the ministry issue this exploration permit for mechanized surface stripping and drilling?
- What environmental concerns should be considered before approval?
How to Participate
- Review the Exploration Permit Overview to understand the permit process and provincial standards.
- Submit your comment through the Environmental Registry of Ontario. Include ERO number 025-1437 in your submission.
- Or email your feedback to stephen.a.miller@ontario.ca or mail it to the Mineral Development Office in Thunder Bay.