Mineral Exploration Permit for Volta Metals - Springer and Pedley Townships
Official title: Volta Metals - Mineral exploration permit
Volta Metals wants to drill for minerals about 7 km north of Sturgeon Falls, Ontario. The company would use mechanized drills to take rock samples and cut narrow paths through brush. This is early-stage exploration to find out what's in the ground.
Why This Matters
Live near Sturgeon Falls or in Springer or Pedley townships? Drilling rigs and helicopters could be operating in your area. If you get water from a private well or nearby lake, you might want to know about this. The brush cutting is temporary, but drilling pads clear small areas of forest.
What Could Change
If approved, Volta Metals could drill on 10 mining claims for up to 3 years. They'd clear small areas for drill pads and may pump water from nearby lakes or streams. The permit can be renewed after that.
Key Issues
- Should the exploration permit be issued for drilling on these 10 claims?
- What environmental concerns should be considered before approval?
How to Participate
- Review the proposal details on this consultation page to understand the planned drilling and line cutting activities.
- Submit your comments by email to clayton.kennedy@ontario.ca before the deadline.