The above photo is that of the Hemlo Williams Mine in Ontario Canada. Photo courtesy of www.franco-nevada.com
The Forum has tried to include all perspectives about mining and community issues on this web site. However, we do not pretend to offer an exhaustive database of every source of information that is available.
The Forum will continue to expand and evolve this site as more information becomes available. If you have more information or websites that you do not see here, please tell us.
Below are sites concerning mining in Ontario Canada.
| Area of Interest |
Web Source |
| Lakewide Management Plans (LaMP) | The Lake Superior Binational Programs LaMP established goals and objectives for protecting and restoring the lake’s natural environment.Mining activities affects many parts of any ecosystem including chemical, air, habit protection, etc. Click for specific chapters of LaMP. |
| Regulatory Agencies |
Ministry of Northern Development and Mines |
| MNDM – CLAIMaps | |
| The Impact and Benefit Agreement (IBA) Research Network | |
| First Nations |
Anishinabek Nation: Union of Ontario Indians |
| Active Operating Mine | Island Gold Mine – Richmont Mines |
| Lake de Isles Mine – North American Palladium | |
| Eagle River Mine – Wesdome Gold Mines | |
| Mishi-Magnacon Complex – Wesdome Gold Mines | |
| Williams Mine – Barrick Gold Corporation & Teck Mining Company | |
| Proposed Mining Sites | Stillwater/Marathon PGM-Cu Project – Stillwater Canada, Inc. |
| Exploratory Mining | Mining & Mineral Exploration Northwest Ontario – Fall 2011 by Ministry of Northern Development and Mines |
| Environmental Impacts | Mines Pollute Tens of Billions of Gallons of Water Per Year – May 2013 |
| The 2nd Annual Global Sustainable Mining Summit, taking place on 28-29 May 2013 in Toronto, Canada. | |
| This SlideShare web site offers many slideshows about a diverse range of perspectives about mining in the U.S. and around the world. Sample topics include acid mine drainage mitigation, restoration of open pit mines, sulfide mining impacts on health, mining safety, etc. – 2012 | |
| Proposed Stillwater Mine – Marathon, Ontario – Environmental Assessment | |
| From Resource Curse to Blessing by Nation of Change Published: August 2012 | |
| Mining Information Kit for Aboriginal Communities from Natural Resources Canada | |
| Compendium of Government-funded Green Mining Research and Innovation Programs and Activities from Natural Resources Canada |
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| Assessment of the Aquatic Effects of Mining in Canada from Environment Canada | |
| Environmental impact of the Metal Mining Effluent Regulations on Fish Habitats from Office of the Auditor General of Canada | |
| Pollution Data and Reports from Environment Canada | |
| Environmental Compliance Reports from Ontario Ministry of the the Environment | |
| Socio-Economic Impacts | Univ of Wisconsin-Extension offers a series of factsheets about frac sand mining and mining in general. Feb 2013 |
| Cyclical nature of mining causes Ontario “Gold Rush” to falter (CBC News) – March 2013 | |
| Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission Newsletter – An article about planning for mining – Fall 2012 | |
| From Resource Curse to Blessing by Joseph E. Stiglitz, Aug 2012 | |
| Safe Drinking Water Foundation – Mining & Water Pollution | |
| Northwatch | |
| Great Lakes United ~ Mining on Lake Superior: Past, Present and Future | |
| Mining Industry Human Resource Portal for Aboriginal Communities | |
| Aboriginal Peoples and Mining in Canada:Consultation, Participation and Prospects for Change a Working Discussion Paper Prepared for The North-South Institute By William Hipwell, Katy Mamen, Viviane Weitzner and Gail Whiteman Draft: January 2002 |
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| Ontario Mining: A Partner in Prosperity Building - The Economic Impacts of a ‘Representative’ Mine in Ontario for Policy and Economic Analysis Program, Institute for Policy Analysis, University of Toronto by Peter Dungan and Steve Murphy |
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| Canada’s Resilient North:The Impact of Mining on Aboriginal Communities by Ginger Gibson, University of British Columbia & Jason Klinck University of Alberta |
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| What Are Tailings? – Their Nature and Production | |
| Human Health Impacts | Mine Development and Aboriginal Community Health from The Impact and Benefit Agreement (IBA) Research Network |
| Hard Rock Mining: Risks to Community Health by Aime Bualanger and Alexandra Gorman Dated: September 2004 | |
| Potential Health Risks Related to Mining: A Collection of Research Study Links | |
| Citizen Response & Groups | Mining Watch Canada |
| Indigenous Environmental Network | |
| Mining Associations | Ontario Mining Association |
| Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada | |
| The Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada: Aboriginal Affairs | |
| Mining Association of Canada | |
| Prospectors and Developers Association of Canada | |
| Geology | Ministry of Northern Development and Mines – homepage |
| Ontario’s Mineral Development Strategy from Ministry of Northern Development and Mines | |
| Ontario Geological Survey | |
| Maps | Geology and Selected Mineral Deposits of Ontario |
| Quartenary Geology of Ontario | |
| Mininstry of Northern Development – CLAIMaps | |
| Mines, Mineral Exploration and Mineral Leasing in the Lake Superior Watershed prepared by the Lake Superior Workgroup’s Mining Committee | |
| CLAIMaps – This is a link to Ontario Claim Maps which is updated by the Ontario Ministry of Northern Development and Mines on a daily basis. Although this map shows some historic fabric of former claims or leases, these islands have been withdrawn from staking and contain only very few claim or leases. Some of these islands are slated to become part of the Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area. | |
| Mining History | Brief History of Ontario Mining |
| Tupper Township Property – A Letter from History Dated: Sept 11, 1956 | |
| Events | September 2012: The City of Thunder Bay, Fort William First Nation and the Thunder Bay Community Economic Development Commission has developed a “Mining Readiness Strategy – An Integrated Regional Economic Development Plan (2012-2015).” |
| Additional Resources | Final Sulfide Mining Regulation in the Great Lakes Region by the National Wildlife Federation, Great Lakes Regional Resource Center – March 2012 |
| Mining on Lake Superior: Past, Present and Future | |
| Canadian Mining Journal | |
| Lake Superior Binational Forum – Discussion Forum An extensive resource for mining and issues in the Lake Superior Basin. | |
| In the News | The Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund is calling for applications for protection and restoration grants for Ontario projects. – March 2013 |
| Coutu dream of mining in Lake Superior Park alive and well - August 25, 2012 | |
| Sault brothers aim to relaunch father’s gold mine – August 3, 2012 | |
| COUTU SOUTH SHOWING – 1953 - Official Ministry of Development and Mines | |
| Risking life in the Mongolian gold rush - 18 August 2012 | |
| Tapping old mines for heat may create new energy source – Nov 6 2012 | |
| Mining Information |
Info Mine |
| Ontario Mining Database |
The Lake Superior Binational Forum mining committee has compiled this database. Ontario Mining Database – 27 Aug 2012 |
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