IAAC

Public Notice - Indigenous Capacity Support Program Funding Availability

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Monday, February 5, 2024

OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 5, 2024 /CNW/ - A funding application period for the Indigenous Capacity Support Program – Stream 3 Strategic Opportunities – is now open.

Key Points: 
  • OTTAWA, ON, Feb. 5, 2024 /CNW/ - A funding application period for the Indigenous Capacity Support Program – Stream 3 Strategic Opportunities – is now open.
  • The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) is making funding available through this program to support Indigenous communities and organizations so they may better participate in current and future assessments.
  • The funding application period will be open from February 5 to March 5, 2024.
  • For information on eligibility criteria and the application process, please see the funding availability notice .

NWP Coal Canada Ltd. Announces Conformity Review Has Been Completed

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Wednesday, January 17, 2024

ELKFORD, BC, Jan. 17, 2024 /CNW/ - NWP Coal Canada Limited (NWP) is pleased to announce that the combined Environmental Impact Statement and Environmental Assessment Application (EIS/A) for the Crown Mountain Coking Coal Project (the Project) has passed the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada's (IAAC) Conformity Review process.

Key Points: 
  • ELKFORD, BC, Jan. 17, 2024 /CNW/ - NWP Coal Canada Limited (NWP) is pleased to announce that the combined Environmental Impact Statement and Environmental Assessment Application (EIS/A) for the Crown Mountain Coking Coal Project (the Project) has passed the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada's (IAAC) Conformity Review process.
  • The Crown Mountain Project is the only steelmaking coal development project in Canada that has reached the joint Federal and Provincial Review Phase of CEAA2012 and EAA2018.
  • This milestone confirms the Crown Mountain Project as the most advanced steelmaking coal development project in Canada.
  • The completed EIS/A demonstrates that the Project represents a new era in steelmaking coal projects.

Indo-American Arts Council's 2023 Literary Festival Launches Inspiring Autobiography of Entrepreneur Jose Thomas

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Thursday, November 16, 2023

NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mr. Jose Thomas, a trailblazer in the seafood industry and an influential figure across diverse sectors, is set to share his incredible life story during a captivating book launch at the prestigious Indo-American Arts Council's 2023 Literary Festival.

Key Points: 
  • NEW YORK, Nov. 16, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Mr. Jose Thomas, a trailblazer in the seafood industry and an influential figure across diverse sectors, is set to share his incredible life story during a captivating book launch at the prestigious Indo-American Arts Council's 2023 Literary Festival.
  • "The book chronicles Mr. Jose Thomas' journey and is a quintessential rags-to-riches story, an inspiring narrative of triumph over humble beginnings.
  • "The book launch at the Indo-American Arts Council's 2023 Literary Festival promises to provide insight into the life and journey of this remarkable figure.
  • The Indo-American Arts Council's 2023 Literary Festival is a must-attend event for audiences in the New York Tri-State Area.

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

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Tuesday, November 7, 2023

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Marathon Gold Confirms Valentine Gold Project Berry Expansion Released from Provincial Environmental Assessment Process

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Monday, October 30, 2023

TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marathon Gold Corporation (“Marathon” or the “Company”; TSX: MOZ) is pleased to announce that the Honourable Bernard Davis, Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has released the proposed addition of the Berry Deposit to the Valentine Gold Project (the “Berry Pit Expansion” and the “Project”) from the provincial environmental assessment (EA) process.

Key Points: 
  • TORONTO, Oct. 30, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Marathon Gold Corporation (“Marathon” or the “Company”; TSX: MOZ) is pleased to announce that the Honourable Bernard Davis, Newfoundland and Labrador (NL) Minister of Environment and Climate Change, has released the proposed addition of the Berry Deposit to the Valentine Gold Project (the “Berry Pit Expansion” and the “Project”) from the provincial environmental assessment (EA) process.
  • In September 2020, Marathon submitted an Environmental Impact Statement (“EIS”) for the Project to IAAC and the NLDECC pursuant to the requirements of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act (2012) and the NL Environmental Protection Act, respectively.
  • The Valentine Gold Project was released from the provincial EA process on March 17, 2022, and the federal EA process on August 24, 2022.
  • In December 2022 Marathon released results of an Updated Feasibility Study for Valentine based on the addition of a third open pit and associated infrastructure at the Berry Complex (the “three-pit project”).

Marathon Gold Provides Third Quarter 2023 Construction Report

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Monday, October 23, 2023

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

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

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Monday, September 11, 2023

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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

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.

Key Points: 
  • 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.

Minister Wilkinson Provides Update at PDAC on Federal Initiatives to Improve Regulatory Processes for Major Projects

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Tuesday, March 7, 2023

That is why it has developed robust federal regulatory and permitting processes that are critical to ensuring that environmental protection, partnership with Indigenous Peoples and economic development can move forward together.

Key Points: 
  • That is why it has developed robust federal regulatory and permitting processes that are critical to ensuring that environmental protection, partnership with Indigenous Peoples and economic development can move forward together.
  • Improving regulatory and permitting processes has once again emerged as a central and important theme for Canada's minerals and mining sector and major projects of all kinds at the Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) 2023 Convention.
  • This was also a theme of the June 2022 PDAC Convention, where Minister Wilkinson spoke about the Government of Canada's efforts to improve the efficiency of regulatory and permitting processes where possible, including the recently launched Regional Energy and Resource Tables .
  • This includes working toward the alignment of processes in support of permitting and regulatory requirements for clean growth projects.