Impact Assessment Act and Canadian Energy Regulator Act

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

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星期一, 十月 30, 2023
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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.

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  • 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”).

Government of Canada Releases Interim Guidance on the Impact Assessment Act

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星期四, 十月 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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星期一, 十月 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.

Supreme Court opinion lays a pathway for government to rectify environmental impact assessment act: WWF-Canada

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星期五, 十月 13, 2023
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WWF-Canada intervened in this reference to the Supreme Court to emphasize the importance of federal involvement and accountability in matters related to the global issue of biodiversity and nature loss.

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  • WWF-Canada intervened in this reference to the Supreme Court to emphasize the importance of federal involvement and accountability in matters related to the global issue of biodiversity and nature loss.
  • The Supreme Court gave clear direction on what is necessary to save this legislation.
  • We urge the federal government to act quickly to amend the Impact Assessment Act to reflect this ruling.
  • In the meantime, we urge all provincial and territorial governments to ensure that their environmental assessment legislation holds new projects to the highest standards."

Statement by Ministers Guilbeault and Virani on the Supreme Court of Canada's opinion on the constitutionality of the Impact Assessment Act

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星期五, 十月 13, 2023
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Specifically, the Impact Assessment Act responded to the need for an open, transparent and predictable process that supports development while protecting the environment and upholding the rights of Indigenous Peoples.

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  • Specifically, the Impact Assessment Act responded to the need for an open, transparent and predictable process that supports development while protecting the environment and upholding the rights of Indigenous Peoples.
  • "The Government of Canada developed the Impact Assessment Act to create a better set of rules that respect the environment, Indigenous rights and ensure projects get assessed in a timely way.
  • The Impact Assessment Act came into force in August 2019, repealing and replacing the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (CEAA 2012).
  • To respect Canada's constitutional setting, under the Impact Assessment Act, each province and territory retains authority for making separate decisions based on their respective areas of jurisdiction.

Mining Association of Canada statement on the Supreme Court of Canada's opinion on the constitutionality of the Impact Assessment Act (IAA)

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星期五, 十月 13, 2023
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There are some 20 mining projects currently undergoing federal assessment, and additional projects about to enter the assessment process.

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  • There are some 20 mining projects currently undergoing federal assessment, and additional projects about to enter the assessment process.
  • We call on the Government of Canada and Parliament to respond to the Supreme Court of Canada opinion expeditiously to shorten the period of investment uncertainty.
  • However, most new mining projects and major expansions have been subject to the federal Impact Assessment Act (IAA) and predecessor legislation.
  • The industry is proportionally the largest private sector employer of Indigenous peoples in Canada and a major customer of Indigenous-owned businesses.

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

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星期一, 九月 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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星期三, 八月 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.

THREE ANISHNABEG ALGONQUIN COMMUNITIES SOUND THE ALARM - Quebec is interfering with our constitutional rights and "allows" itself to ransack our environment!

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星期二, 四月 25, 2023
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The First Nations of Abitibiwinni, Kitigan Zibi and Lac Simon state in their request that Quebec is deliberately interfering with their constitutional rights guaranteed by section 35 of the Canadian Constitution.

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  • The First Nations of Abitibiwinni, Kitigan Zibi and Lac Simon state in their request that Quebec is deliberately interfering with their constitutional rights guaranteed by section 35 of the Canadian Constitution.
  • In the case of the Anishinabeg territories, the power increases are directly related to the export of megawatts to the United States.
  • Subsequently, Minister Charrette denied the Anishinabeg the right to be heard in the consultation on the Hertel-New York Interconnection Line project.
  • Their constitutional rights are thus violated twice over by the Quebec government.

Three Sixty Appoints Government Relations Expert to Board of Directors

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星期四, 四月 20, 2023
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He advises clients on Indigenous rights and recognition, climate and energy, industrial policy and the regulation of big tech.

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  • He advises clients on Indigenous rights and recognition, climate and energy, industrial policy and the regulation of big tech.
  • A former opposition researcher and senior advisor to the federal Liberal caucus, Ben is known for his extensive network across politics, government, and the news media.
  • Ben regularly advises C-suite executives, non-profit directors and elected officials, guiding them to develop and advocate for big, meaningful public policy changes.
  • On Behalf of the Board of Directors,