George Pirie, centre, is Ontario's minister of mines. His office confirmed Tuesday it won't entertain a one-year moratorium on mining claims.
George Pirie, centre, is Ontario's minister of mines. His office confirmed Tuesday it won't entertain a one-year moratorium on mining claims. The office of Ontario Mines Minister George Pirie says a one-year moratorium on staking mining claims in Ontario is off the table.
Anishinabek Nation Grand Council Chief Reg Niganobe says he is disappointed the province said no to a one-year moratorium on staking mining claims. In addition to the administrative burden, Niganobe said mining claims pull lands off the province's land registry to set them aside. "When exploration is conducted, the first thing that happens is that…they have input right off the bat," he said.Liberal MPP John Fraser said the province has failed to properly consult with First Nations ahead of mining projects.
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