OTTAWA, Jan. 24, 2013 /CNW/ - The Canadian Environmental Assessment
Agency is making available $122,400 to support public participation in
the federal environmental assessment of the Rainy River Gold Project
located in Ontario.
This funding will support participation in upcoming steps of the
environmental assessment such as consultation related to the
Environmental Impact Statement and consultation on the draft
Environmental Assessment Report.
To apply for funding or for more information on the project and the
environmental assessment process, visit the Agency's website at www.ceaa-acee.gc.ca registry reference number 80007) or contact the Participant Funding Program by writing to PFP.PAFP@ceaa-acee.gc.ca or by calling 1-866-582-1884.
Applications received by February 25, 2013will be considered. Funding recipients will be announced later.
As part of the strengthened and modernized Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (CEAA 2012) put in place to support the government's Responsible
Resource Development Initiative, the Agency is conducting a federal
environmental assessment of this project.
Rainy River Resources Limited is proposing the construction, operation
and decommissioning of an open-pit and underground gold mine. The
proposed mine site is in the Township of Chapple, Ontario,
approximately 65 kilometres northwest of Fort Frances. Open-pit mining
is proposed to occur at a rate of approximately 18,000 to 20,000 tonnes
per day of ore production. The underground component will produce
approximately 2,000 tonnes per day of ore. The anticipated mine life is
approximately 15 to 20 years.
This project is being assessed using a science-based approach. If the
project is permitted to proceed to the next phase, it will continue to
be subject to Canada's strong environmental laws, rigorous enforcement
and follow-up and increased fines.
The Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency administers the federal
environmental assessment process, which identifies the environmental
effects of proposed projects and measures to address those effects, in
support of sustainable development.
SOURCE: Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency
