Impact Assessment Agency of Canada

Probe Gold Commences Environmental Permitting for Novador Project: Files Initial Project Description 

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023
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TORONTO, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PROBE GOLD INC. (TSX: PRB) (OTCQB: PROBF) (“Probe” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the official submission of the Initial Project Description for the Novador project to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC), the federal body accountable to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change.

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  • TORONTO, Nov. 07, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- PROBE GOLD INC. (TSX: PRB) (OTCQB: PROBF) (“Probe” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the official submission of the Initial Project Description for the Novador project to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC), the federal body accountable to the Minister of Environment and Climate Change.
  • David Palmer, President and CEO of Probe Gold, states, “The submission of the Initial Project Description represents a major milestone for the Novador project, and we are very pleased to start the clock on the environmental permitting.
  • The IAAC will also engage and consult the public and other participants on the Initial Project Description to identify key issues of concern.
  • Probe Gold will work closely with the IAAC throughout the environmental assessment process to ensure the responsible execution of the Novador project.

Government of Canada Releases Interim Guidance on the Impact Assessment Act

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Thursday, October 26, 2023
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Following the recent opinion by the Supreme Court of Canada on the Impact Assessment Act (IAA), the Government of Canada is setting a clear path forward for impact assessments in Canada to provide clarity for businesses, provinces, Indigenous groups and stakeholders involved in the development of major projects.

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  • Following the recent opinion by the Supreme Court of Canada on the Impact Assessment Act (IAA), the Government of Canada is setting a clear path forward for impact assessments in Canada to provide clarity for businesses, provinces, Indigenous groups and stakeholders involved in the development of major projects.
  • Today, the Minister of Environment and Climate Change, the Honourable Steven Guilbeault, announced Government of Canada guidance on the interim administration of the Impact Assessment Act to ensure that projects currently in the assessment process have an orderly and clear path forward.
  • The Government of Canada and the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada will continue to work collaboratively with the provinces, Indigenous partners, stakeholders and the public as the amendments to the Impact Assessment Act proceed.
  • - The Honourable Jonathan Wilkinson, Minister of Energy and Natural Resources
    Currently, there are 23 projects in the federal impact assessment process under the Impact Assessment Act and another 20 projects continue to be reviewed under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act 2012, the former legislation.

Marathon Gold Provides Third Quarter 2023 Construction Report

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Monday, October 23, 2023
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TORONTO, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marathon Gold Corporation (“Marathon” or the “Company”; TSX: MOZ) is pleased to provide an update on progress at its 100% owned Valentine Gold Project located in central Newfoundland (the “Project”) for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.

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  • TORONTO, Oct. 23, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marathon Gold Corporation (“Marathon” or the “Company”; TSX: MOZ) is pleased to provide an update on progress at its 100% owned Valentine Gold Project located in central Newfoundland (the “Project”) for the quarter ended September 30, 2023.
  • Matt Manson, President and CEO, commented: “The summer construction season has seen rapid progress at the Valentine Gold Project.
  • During the third quarter, overburden removal and mining was transferred to the Marathon Pit due to its close proximity to the TMF.
  • The Project remains on schedule to achieve mill commissioning in the fourth quarter of 2024 and first gold in the first quarter of 2025.

Troilus Announces Leadership Transitions and Provides Operational Update

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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MONTREAL, Sept. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Troilus Gold Corp. (“Troilus” or the “Company”, TSX: TLG; OTCQX: CHXMF) announces the following leadership transitions.

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  • MONTREAL, Sept. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Troilus Gold Corp. (“Troilus” or the “Company”, TSX: TLG; OTCQX: CHXMF) announces the following leadership transitions.
  • Troilus is pleased to provide an update on its current activities and upcoming milestones.
  • Recognizing Troilus’ favourable standing, the Company has proactively taken the decision to implement cost-cutting measures by carefully evaluating operational efficiencies and identifying non-essential expenditures.
  • Troilus looks forward to delivering on further major catalysts in the coming months, aligned with its development plan towards a producing asset.

Public Notice - Have Your Say on Regulatory Initiatives - Policy Dialogue Funding Available

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Monday, September 11, 2023
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Funding provided by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) is now available to help Indigenous Peoples and the public participate in upcoming comment periods on three regulatory initiatives.

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  • Funding provided by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) is now available to help Indigenous Peoples and the public participate in upcoming comment periods on three regulatory initiatives.
  • Funding is available for eligible applicants to support their feedback in the following regulatory initiatives.
  • A discussion paper with considerations for developing a policy and regulatory framework for Indigenous co-administration agreements will be published for public discussion.
  • For more information on this funding availability, contact IAAC's Funding Program by writing to [email protected] or by calling 1-866-582-1884.

Marathon Gold Confirms Berry Regulatory Assessment Process Proceeding to Plan

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Wednesday, August 30, 2023
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This means that the assessment and subsequent permitting of the Berry Complex can proceed as previously anticipated, comprising an Environmental Assessment (“EA”) of a “new undertaking” by the provincial regulator, and a modified Decision Statement by the federal regulator.

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  • This means that the assessment and subsequent permitting of the Berry Complex can proceed as previously anticipated, comprising an Environmental Assessment (“EA”) of a “new undertaking” by the provincial regulator, and a modified Decision Statement by the federal regulator.
  • The scope of assessment for the EIS included two mining pits and related infrastructure (the Marathon and Leprechaun Complexes), a Processing Plant, a Tailings Management Facility, and associated site facilities (the “two-pit project”).
  • The Valentine Gold Project was released from the provincial EA process on March 17, 2022, and the federal EA process on August 24, 2022.
  • Marathon filed environmental assessment registration materials for Berry to the NLDECC and IAAC on August 11, 2023, following the completion of an effects assessment and consultation with both the provincial and federal regulators, Indigenous groups, communities, and stakeholder organizations.

O3 Mining Provides Update On The Marban Project In The Val-d'Or-Malartic Region

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Tuesday, June 27, 2023
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The Corporations flagship project, Marban Engineering, will be re-named the Marban Alliance project, and the project previously referred to as Marban Regional, covering broader regional exploration properties, will be re-named the Horizon project.

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  • The Corporations flagship project, Marban Engineering, will be re-named the Marban Alliance project, and the project previously referred to as Marban Regional, covering broader regional exploration properties, will be re-named the Horizon project.
  • The Marban Engineering project becomes the Marban Alliance project, which is at the advanced Development Stage (See Figure 1 & 2).
  • O3 Mining has optimization studies underway to enhance the technical, environmental and economic aspects of the Marban Alliance project.
  • O3 Mining is convinced that the Marban Alliance project is a continuation of the rich mining history within the Val-d'Or–Malartic region.

Canada will struggle to achieve its environmental goals with current regulatory systems, says report from Business Council of Alberta

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Thursday, June 15, 2023
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However, a new report from the Business Council of Alberta says that with current regulatory review and permitting processes, Canada will struggle to approve, let alone build, what it needs to meet these goals.

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  • However, a new report from the Business Council of Alberta says that with current regulatory review and permitting processes, Canada will struggle to approve, let alone build, what it needs to meet these goals.
  • As a country, Canada needs to invest between $125 and $140 billion every year until 2050 to reach net zero.
  • We need the right regulatory system in Canada to attract the capital needed to meet those goals,” says Adam Legge, President of the Business Council of Alberta.
  • “However, this capital is not coming to Canada because our approvals and permitting processes are too lengthy and unpredictable.

Public Notice - Rouge National Urban Park Study - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Terms of Reference

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Tuesday, May 30, 2023
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The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) invites the public and Indigenous groups to comment on the draft Terms of Reference for the Rouge National Urban Park Study.

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  • The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) invites the public and Indigenous groups to comment on the draft Terms of Reference for the Rouge National Urban Park Study.
  • The study will look at the potential effects of development projects adjacent to the Rouge National Urban Park located in the Greater Toronto Area.
  • View the draft Terms of Reference and submit your comments online by visiting the study's home page on the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry (iaac-aeic.gc.ca/050/evaluations, reference number 84459).
  • Additional opportunities for the public to participate in the Rouge National Urban Park Study will be announced in the future.

Canada Nickel Continues Rapid Progression of Crawford Nickel Project Federal Permitting

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Tuesday, April 4, 2023
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TORONTO, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Canada Nickel Company Inc. ("Canada Nickel" or "The Company") (TSXV: CNC) (OTCQX: CNIKF) is pleased to announce commencement of the Impact Statement Phase for the Crawford Nickel Project ("Crawford" or "the Crawford Project") under the Impact Assessment Act.

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  • TORONTO, April 4, 2023 /PRNewswire/ - Canada Nickel Company Inc. ("Canada Nickel" or "The Company") (TSXV: CNC) (OTCQX: CNIKF) is pleased to announce commencement of the Impact Statement Phase for the Crawford Nickel Project ("Crawford" or "the Crawford Project") under the Impact Assessment Act.
  • Mark Selby, Chair & CEO of Canada Nickel said, "As we now enter the second phase of the Impact Assessment process, we'd like to express our appreciation to our partners, stakeholders, and Indigenous communities for their continued engagement, and to the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada for their timely actions in efficiently progressing the Impact Assessment process for Crawford.
  • As we continue our rapid progression through project permitting, Canada Nickel remains committed to ensuring thorough, meaningful baseline assessments, impact analysis, and engagement."
  • The Impact Statement Phase, the second phase of the process, culminates with the proponent's submission of the Impact Statement, a detailed technical document that identifies and assesses the potential impacts of a project and the measures proposed to mitigate those effects.