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Northern Ontario First Nation begins building road to the Ring of Fire mining region
1+ hour, 57+ min ago (617+ words) Construction has begun on one Ontario First Nation's road to the Ring of Fire mining region. Premier Doug Ford is visiting Webequie First Nation today to mark the milestone, his first visit to a region he has spoken about often…...
Two mining companies fined $210, 000 total after 2024 fatality
4+ week, 1+ day ago (448+ words) Two mining companies have been fined a total of $210, 000 in connection with a 2024 incident that led to a worker fatality. Angus Gold Inc. , which is based in Toronto, and G4 Drilling Ltd. /Forage L4 Ltee. , based out of Val-d'Or, Quebec, both pled…...
Agnico to invest $14 B in Ontario operations, province says
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (429+ words) Agnico Eagle Mines Limited plans to spend as much as $14 billion in Ontario by 2030, the Ontario government has announced. Through the investment, the Toronto-based company, which is also Canada's largest mining enterprise and the world's second-largest gold producer, is planning…...
Ontario's proposed nuclear waste repository must obtain consent from all affected First Nations
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (967+ words) The NWMO has proposed building an underground repository at a site near the Township of Ignace and the Wabigoon Lake Ojibway Nation. The proposal has received support from the township and First Nation, but it remains deeply contentious with other…...
Ring of Fire roads to be complete by 2031, ahead of schedule: Ford
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (1183+ words) Construction on the roads to the Ring of Fire in northern Ontario should start this year and be completed by 2031, the province announced Monday about a project that has divided several First Nations. Premier Doug Ford said construction will begin…...