Should Proposed Changes to the Valentine Gold Mine Be Approved?
Official title: Valentine Gold Project Public notice Public Comments Invited on Proposed Amendments to the Decision Statement
Marathon Gold wants to expand its open-pit gold mine near Millertown, Newfoundland. The changes include bigger fuel storage, expanded worker camps, and new water infrastructure. The federal agency says these changes won't cause significant new environmental harm beyond what was already approved in 2022.
Why This Matters
Live near Valentine Lake or Millertown? This mine expansion could affect local water and land use. Even if you're not nearby, this decision sets a precedent for how gold mining projects can grow after initial approval.
What Could Change
If approved, Marathon Gold could expand its workers' camp, build larger fuel storage facilities, and modify water management systems. The legally binding conditions from 2022 would be updated to reflect these changes.
Key Issues
- Are the proposed changes to ore management and water infrastructure acceptable?
- Should the expanded fuel storage and site layout changes be approved?
- Is the agency's analysis that these changes won't cause significant new adverse effects accurate?
How to Participate
- Review the draft analysis of proposed changes and the proposed amendments to the Decision Statement.
- Submit your comments online through the project home page on the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry by the deadline.
- If you need to submit in a different format, contact IAAC at conditions@iaac-aeic.gc.ca.