Regulatory Issues
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ASSESSMENT: Energy and mines ministers meet, disagree over Bill 69
IQALUIT, Nunavut – Last week the provincial and territorial mines and energy ministers met in this northern town. Such meetings are most often a gathering of like-minded people who engage in smiles and back slapping. This time there were a…
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Ecuador eases rules on early-stage exploration drilling
Ecuador’s Minister of Energy and Non-Renewable Natural Resources says holders of mining concessions can now drill on early-phase exploration projects in the country. Previously, drilling was only permitted during the advanced exploration phase and required an environmental licence. Under the…
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ENVIRONMENT: Fifteen Mile Stream Gold Project – Public Comments Invited
OTTAWA – The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (the Agency) has commenced a federal environmental assessment for the proposed Fifteen Mile Stream Gold Project, located 95 kilometres northeast of Halifax, Nova Scotia. The Agency invites the public and Indigenous groups to comment on which aspects…
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GOLD: Agnico Eagle Provides Update on Nunavut Projects
TORONTO – Agnico Eagle Mines Limited is providing an update on activities at its 100% owned Nunavut projects. These include the Amaruq project, which is located approximately 50 kilometres northwest of the Meadowbank mine, and the Meliadine project, which is located approximately 25 kilometres…
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New DRC mining code comes into force
After months of outcry from foreign mining companies active in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), the new DRC mining code proposed in March was signed into law with no adjustments on June 8, effectively raising taxes and increasing…
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TRANSPORTATION: MAC says feds fail at railway oversight
OTTAWA – The Mining Association of Canada is disappointed and frustrated by the federal government’s failure to protect captive users from price gouging by Canada’s railways. The mineral industry is the single largest customer group of this country’s railways. Mining…
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TRAINING: Learn the skills, comply with federal drone regulations
WINNIPEG – Transport Canada regulations released in December 2016, require proper training and education for those who wish to use drones for commercial purposes. Regulations require that anyone using a drone for any purpose besides the recreational enjoyment of flying…
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STAKING: Ontario launches online mining claims system
TORONTO: As part of the process to update the provincial Mining Act, Ontario has launched a new online, self-service claim staking system. It will allow anyone with a prospector’s licence to register a claim 24/7. The new electronic Mining Lands…
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LEGISLATION: More information about new Impact Assessment Act
Osler, Hoskin & Harcott LLP have had a look at Bills C-68 and C-69 which cover changes to the assessment of federally regulation projects and of waterways. The bills repeal the both the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act 2012 and the…
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What in store for BC miners with a new NDP government
What the mining sector an expect from BC’s new NDP government
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ENVIRONMENT: $155-Million Clean Growth Program Launched to Address Climate Change
Ottawa, Natural Resources Canada – Building a clean-growth economy starts with sustainable and globally-competitive natural resource sectors that create good, middle-class jobs and prosperity for Canadians. Smart investments in clean technology can build on this Canadian advantage, ensure we meet our…
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GOLD: Northern Vertex files PEA for the Moss Gold Mine in Arizona
VANCOUVER – Northern Vertex Mining Corp. announced it has filed on SEDAR its Moss Gold-Silver Project, NI 43-101 Technical Report, Preliminary Economic Analysis, Extended Mine Life, dated as of November 22, 2017. The PEA results were previously disclosed in the company’s news…
