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The following companies are performing uranium prospection and/or exploration in Yukon:
Pitchblack Resources Ltd. ,
Acme Resources Inc. ,
Twenty-Seven Capital Corp.,
Logan Resources Ltd. ,
Rimfire Minerals Corporation ,
Strategic Metals Ltd. ,
Fjordland Exploration Inc. ,
Copper Ridge Explorations Inc. ,
Landmark Minerals Inc. ,
Freegold Ventures Ltd
, which is exploring for uranium in the central Yukon area, included a winter road along the river in its land-use application.
The proposed road, which would lead to the company's uranium claims, would follow an old mining road known as the Wind River Trail north of Keno. is currently reviewing Cash Minerals' application and has extended the public comment period for it twice until Dec. 10, 2007.
The Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society (CPAWS) has issued an action alert to its members, saying the company's uranium mining venture is speculative and would pose huge risks for the pristine watershed.
(CBC Nov. 20, 2007 / Dec. 7, 2007)
On Dec. 24, 2007, the district office of the Yukon Environmental and Socio-economic Assessment Board (YESAB) recommended the approval to the Yukon government, with the provision that Cash Minerals Ltd. fulfill 46 specific conditions to minimize impact. The Yukon government has 30 days - until Jan. 28 - to accept, reject or alter the conditions recommended by the YESAB office. (Whitehorse Star Jan. 2, 2008)
On Jan. 22, 2008, the Yukon government has given Cash Minerals the green light to build a controversial winter road in the Wind River Valley area, but it also denied permission to build an airstrip along the route. The 178-kilometre winter road, to be built on the existing Wind River Trail north of Mayo, will allow Cash Minerals to haul equipment and supplies to its uranium mining claims in the area. The government's decision was based on recommendations from the Yukon Environmental and Socio-Economic Assessment Board, which approved both the road and airstrip. But information about the company's proposed airstrip was too vague to ensure it would not have adverse impacts on wilderness tourism activity in the region, according to officials with the government's lands branch, which is part of the Energy, Mines and Resources Department. (CBC Jan. 23, 2008)
> Access YESAB Online Registry (YOR)
(Project No. 2007-0205: Wernecke Winter Road Access Project)
> View CPAWS release: Yukon's Three Rivers threatened by proposed mining exploration roads, Nov. 15, 2007
The following companies are performing uranium prospection and/or exploration in British Columbia: Aldershot Resources Ltd.,
Kaminak Gold Corporation ,
Santoy Resources Ltd. ,
Sparton Resources Inc. ,
International Ranger Corp. ,
Logan Resources Ltd. ,
International Montoro Resources Inc. ,
Gemco Minerals Inc. ,
EKG Minerals Inc. ,
American Creek Resources Ltd. ,
Hi Ho Silver Resources Inc. ,
Goldcliff Resource Corporation ,
Manson Creek Resources Ltd. ,
Golden Reign Resources Ltd. ,
Transglobal Mining Corp. ,
Castle Resources Inc. ,
Garnet Point Resources Corp. ,
Saturn Minerals Inc. ,
NXA Inc.
Uranium mining in British Columbia is opposed by
Uranium Free B.C. Coalition, Yellowhead Ecological Association (YEA) ,
Committee for a Clean Kettle Valley (CCKV) .
announced that it has filed a statement of claim in the Supreme Court of British Columbia alleging that the Province of British Columbia in imposing a uranium and thorium reserve under the Mineral Tenure Act on April 24, 2008, has prevented the company from exploring for, developing, or producing uranium or thorium from the Cup Lake/Donen uranium property and that the Province of B.C. has "expropriated" the company's interest in the property.
On April 24, 2008, British Columbia imposed a ban on uranium exploration (view details)
held a standing-room-only meeting in Rock Creek on Jan. 24, 2009. A strategy meeting to oppose uranium mining in B.C. will be held in Kelowna on Feb. 21, 2009.
"Residents are up in arms about the lifting of the government's own moratorium on uranium mining along the Kettle River," said Jenny Fletcher, committee spokeswoman. applied to the province for work permits on the Blizzard claim on April 21, 2008. Three days later, the province announced a moratorium on uranium development.
Boss Power filed a damages lawsuit on Oct. 16, 2008, but the province's Nov. 28 statement of defence apparently says the moratorium doesn't apply to Blizzard. However, the company still hasn't received any work permits.
(The Daily Courier Jan. 29, 2009)
held an open house to answer questions and concerns citizens of the valley had about the drilling and exploration that the company has applied for a permit for from the The Ministry of Energy, Mines and Petroleum Resources.
(Clearwater Times July 17, 2006)
The following companies are performing uranium prospection and/or exploration in
Alberta:
CanAlaska Ventures Limited ,
Firestone Ventures Inc. ,
International Ranger Corp. ,
Marum Resources Inc. ,
North American Gem Inc. ,
Geo Minerals Ltd. ,
Red Dragon Resources Corp. ,
AREVA Resources Canada Inc.,
Solitaire Minerals Corp. ,
Thelon Ventures Ltd. ,
Triex Minerals Corporation ,
Yellowcake PLC ,
Roughrider Uranium Corp.,
Fission Energy Corp.,
Tribune Minerals Corp. ,
Black Hawk Exploration Inc. ,
Dumont Nickel Inc.
The following companies are performing uranium prospection and/or exploration in Manitoba:
CanAlaska Uranium Limited ,
East Nickel Mining Inc. ,
Crescent Resources Corp. ,
RJK Explorations Ltd. ,
Santoy Resources Ltd. ,
Pitchblack Resources Ltd. ,
ValGold Resources Ltd. ,
Rare Earth Metals Corp. ,
Hinterland Metals Inc. ,
Callinan Mines Ltd ,
Temex Resources Corp.
has signed a memorandum of understanding with a Chinese company to undertake joint exploration for uranium on its 100 per cent owned North East Wollaston Project.
Under the agreement, East Nickel Mining Inc. (ERI) can earn between a 40 per cent to a 95 per cent interest in the project, depending on the amount of work it does at the site.
(Star Phoenix Dec. 5, 2008)
The following companies are performing uranium prospection and/or exploration in Québec:
Aldershot Resources Ltd.,
Azimut Exploration Inc. ,
Kennecott Exploration Company, Pitchblack Resources Ltd. ,
Pacific Bay Minerals, Ltd. ,
Ressources d'Arianne Inc. ,
Ditem Explorations, Inc. ,
Eloro Resources Ltd. ,
Entourage Mining Ltd. ,
Fieldex Exploration Inc. ,
U Mining Resources Inc. ,
Globex Mining Enterprises Inc. ,
Golden Valley Mines Ltd. ,
Laramide Resources Ltd.,
Matamec Explorations Inc. ,
Metalex Ventures Ltd. ,
Nova Uranium Corp.,
Quinto Mining Inc. ,
BacTech Mining Corporation ,
Starfire Minerals Inc. ,
Strateco Resources Inc. ,
Uranium Mining Corporation plc. ,
Waseco Resources Inc. ,
Uramin Inc.,
Uranium Mines of Canada, Plc.,
Cameco,
NWT Uranium Corp.,
AntOro Resources Inc. ,
Uracan Resources Ltd. ,
Sheridan Platinum Group Ltd,
Anglo-Canadian Uranium Corp. ,
Fort Chimo Minerals Inc. ,
Limestone Basin Exploration Ltd. ,
Uranor Inc.,
Virginia Mines Inc. ,
Uranium Star Corp. ,
Richmond Minerals Inc. ,
Freewest Resources Canada Inc. ,
Dios Exploration Inc. ,
Xemplar Energy Corp. ,
Noront Resources Ltd. ,
Aurizon Mines Ltd. ,
Ressources Appalaches ,
Landmark Minerals Inc. ,
Northcore Resources Inc. ,
Jetcom Inc. ,
Yellowcake Resources Inc. ,
Kodiak Exploration Ltd. ,
Hinterland Metals Inc. ,
Lexam Explorations Inc. ,
Kakanda Resources Corp. ,
Santoy Resources Ltd. ,
Majescor Resources Inc. ,
International Kirkland Minerals Inc. ,
Pro-Spect-Or Resources Inc. ,
Otish Energy Inc. ,
Abbastar Uranium Corp. ,
NioGold Mining Corp. ,
Stellar Pacific Ventures Inc. ,
Typhoon Exploration Inc. ,
Everton Resources Inc. ,
Canam Energy Inc. ,
Terra Ventures Inc. ,
VVC Exploration Corp. ,
Manicouagan Minerals Inc. ,
Icon Industries Limited ,
Diagnos Inc. ,
Augyva Mining Resources Inc. ,
Novawest Resources Inc. ,
Colt Resources Inc. ,
Core Resources Ltd ,
Sirios Resources Inc. ,
U Mining Resources Inc. ,
Vior Inc. ,
Perihelion Canada, Inc. ,
Bearclaw Capital Corp. ,
Tribune Uranium Corp. ,
Fission Energy Corp.,
Central Uranium Corporation,
Abitex Resources Inc. ,
Channel Resources Ltd. ,
Vantex Resources Ltd. ,
Northfield Metals Inc. ,
Amseco Exploration Ltd. ,
Kativik Resources Inc.,
Midland Exploration Inc. ,
Western Troy Capital Resources Inc. ,
Société québécoise d'exploration minière (SOQUEM) ,
Commerce Resources Corp. ,
Razor Resources Inc ,
Quest Rare Minerals Ltd. ,
Nebu Resources Inc. ,
Fancamp Exploration Ltd. ,
Areva Resources,
RT Minerals Corp. ,
Exploration NQ Inc. ,
Element92 Resources Corp. ,
Brazos International Exploration, Inc. (> SEC),
Stelmine Canada Ltd ,
Apella Resources Inc. ,
Priority Uranium Corporation ,
Jourdan Resources Inc. ,
Terra Firma Resources Inc.
Uranium mining development in Québec is being opposed by l'Association pour la Protection de l'Environnement des Hautes-Laurentides (APEHL) ,
Sept-Îles Sans Uranium ,
Coalition STOP Uranium Baie des Chaleurs (email: stopuraniumbdc@gmail.com),
Minganie sans uranium.
See also blog by Michael Patenaude: "Oppose Uranium Exploration and Mining in West Quebec! "
Property owners of Pointe-à-la-Croix forbid exploration company to enter their ground: More than 125 property owners have sent registered letters forbidding access to their ground to the company Terra Firma Resources Inc. The company wants to explore uranium deposits in the Pointe-à-la-Croix area. (Radio Canada Apr. 13, 2011)
Doctors and Métis demand moratorium for uranium exploration in Gaspé peninsula
18 medical doctors in the Baie des Chaleurs area have signed an open letter demanding the halt of uranium exploration at Pointe-à-la-Croix and Escuminac.
The Métis community of Gaspé, too, has demanded a moratorium.
(L'Écho de la Baie Feb. 1, 2011)
On Feb. 2, 2011, the Conseil d'administration of the Centre de santé et de services sociaux de la Baie-des-Chaleurs (CSSSBC) has demanded the Québec government to impose a moratorium on uranium exploration and mining on the territory of Baie-des-Chaleurs, until the results of a study on the health effects of uranium are available. The results of the study conducted by experts of the Institut national de santé publique du Québec (INSPQ) are expected in winter 2012.
> Download CSSSBC communique Feb. 2, 2012 (PDF - in French)
Uranium exploration on Gaspé peninsula faces obstacles
The uranium exploration planned by Terra Firma Resources Inc. on its Restigouche property on Gaspé peninsula faces obstacles: the most promising Cross Point block is soon to be added to the Listuguj Indian Reserve ; in addition, the mayor of Pointe-à-la-Croix firmly opposes uranium exploration and mining at the Mann block and supports the newly formed Coalition Stop uranium Baie des Chaleurs .
(Le Soleil Nov. 25, 2010)
has formed a working group to perform a study on the hazards of uranium mining. The project was started in response to last year's protests against uranium mining in Sept-Îles. The report is to be published in one year from now.
(Radio Canada Feb. 5, 2011)
Activists establish "mining camp" in front of Québec National Assembly to call for moratorium on uranium mining:
The group Sept-Îles Sans Uranium , supported by the coalition Pour que le Québec ait meilleure mine , installed a fake mining camp in front of the Québec National Assembly to protest against the new mining law and call for a moratorium on uranium exploration and mining in the province for at least three years. The camp will last four days, while the parliamentary commission discusses proposed changes to the mining law.
(Radio Canada Aug. 16, 2010)
Québec declines uranium moratorium: In spite of 14,000 signatures on petitions, Québec concludes that a moratorium on uranium is "unjustified", in the Sept-Îles area, as well as in the whole province. (Le Soleil Mar. 20, 2010)
> See also: Lac Kachiwiss project
In response to a complaint filed by citizens of the Côte-Nord area, the Ministry of Environment of Québec will send an inspector to the uranium exploration site near Baie-Johan-Beetz. The citizens fear an impact of the drilling operations on their drinking water resource.
(Le Soleil Jul. 13, 2011)
The municipality of Baie-Johan-Beetz and several others oppose any uranium mining in the Mingan area. Currently, Uracan Resources is exploring a site 10 km north of Baie-Johan-Beetz.
(Radio Canada Jan. 25, 2010)
, in Kangiqsualujjuaq on planning for Kuururjuaq Park.
Azimut Exploration Inc. , a Montreal-based firm with a uranium property near Kuururjuaq, strongly opposes any limits on mineral exploration or mining near the park. said the birthright organization has "very serious reservations" about plans for uranium mining near Kuururjuaq, which includes a scenic mineral-rich belt near the Torngat Mountains.
And the Canadian Parks and Wilderness Society and the Kativik Regional Government (KRG) want to see a buffer zone as well as an expansion of the park's boundaries at Mont Nuvulialuk and around Tasikallak Bay.
These groups want the park's boundaries expanded by 1,800 sq km at the south and north ends to protect fossils and lakes near Tasikallak and unique land features near Nuvialuk that date back to the last ice age, including rocky ice fields and remnants of ancient shorelines.
(Nunatsiaq News Apr. 20, 2007)
, and a group of students.
(L'Écho de la Lièvre, June 20, 2006)
, announced summary results of a Preliminary Economic Assessment ("PEA") completed by InnovExplo Inc. of Val d'Or, Québec for the Lavoie uranium-gold deposit located in the Otish Mountains region northeast of Chibougamau, Québec. Abitex has an earn-in Option and JV agreement to acquire a 50% interest in the Lavoie property from AREVA Resources Canada Inc. and SOQUEM Inc. Abitex is the operator during the option period and is solely responsible for all work programs and technical reports, including this PEA.
at Sept-Îles on Dec. 13, 2009.
(Radio Canada/Le Soleil Dec. 13, 2009)
is performing uranium exploration around Lac Kachiwiss some 20 km north of the city. (Le Soleil Jan. 27, 2009; Montreal Gazette Feb. 7, 2009)
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) will hold a one-day public hearing to consider Strateco Resources Inc. (Strateco) application for a licence to prepare site and construct for an underground exploration program at the Matoush Project, located approximately 260 kilometres north of Chibougamau, Québec.
Hearing Dates and Locations: June 5, 2012 – Mistissini; June 7, 2012 - Chibougamau
Requests to intervene must be filed by May 16, 2012 (deadline extended).
> Download Notice of Public Hearing, Apr. 5, 2012 (PDF)
> Download Revised Notice of Public Hearing, May 2, 2012 (PDF)
Mistissini Cree demand a pause for Matoush uranium exploration project and think of a moratorium:
The Chief of the Cree Nation of Mistissini , Richard Shecapio, urges the Federal government to pause Strateco's licensing process for the advanced exploration of uranium in the Otish Mountains, on Cree Territory. "We need to see real and concrete actions on the part of Strateco, in regard to information and consultation with the community. To this date, we are not satisfied with the way in which Strateco has been dealing with the issue of information sharing and consultation with the members of Mistissini. If nothing changes, we will reiterate our demand for a moratorium of advanced uranium exploration on our traditional territory", explains Chief Shecapio.
(Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee) Feb. 2, 2012)
On Aug. 12, 2011, the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency invited the public to comment on the Comprehensive Study Report for the proposed Matoush Exploration Project.
Strateco Resources Inc. is proposing to construct an underground exploration ramp 260 kilometres north-east of Chibougamau in order to identify mineral resources with more precision and to determine the feasibility of a uranium mine.
Public comments received from August 15, 2011 to September 15, 2011 will be considered.
> Download related documents: Reference number 08-03-46115 (CEAA)
On Feb. 2, 2012, the Minister of the Environment determined that the project is not likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects.
On July 29, 2011, the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) announced that it will hold a closed hearing in July to consider the proposed Environmental Assessment Comprehensive Study Report (CSR) regarding Strateco Resources Inc.'s proposed Underground Uranium Exploration Project in Matoush, Québec.
> Download Notice of Hearing, July 29, 2011 (PDF)
On July 29, 2011, CNSC approved the Environmental Assessment Comprehensive Study Report.
> Download Record of Proceedings, including Reasons for Decision, July 29, 2011 (PDF)
Federal review panel recommends approval of Matoush underground uranium exploration project despite missing social licence and a long list of inadequacies:
MiningWatch Canada is puzzled and concerned by a recently released federal environmental assessment report endorsing Strateco Resources Inc.'s proposed Matoush Uranium Exploration Project. The project is subject to environmental review by federal and provincial panels under the James Bay-Northern Québec Agreement (JBNQA) and by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. The recently-released report presents the analysis of the project by the federal review panel. Despite acknowledging that project does not have a social licence to proceed and identifying a long list inadequacies in the environmental assessment, the panel makes a finding that the exploration project is unlikely to have significant environmental effects and recommends approval of the project, albeit with a host of conditions.
(MiningWatch Canada July 28, 2011)
> View MiningWatch release July 28, 2011
> Download Matoush Federal Review Panel Documents (CEAA)
The Mistissini Cree nation opposes Strateco Resources' Matoush uranium exploration project on its territory. This was announced by Chief Richard Shecapio at a public hearing held on Nov. 23, 2010. The decision was taken after a meeting held in the community on Nov. 22, he said. Quoting in particular the longterm effects on the environment and the animals, he declared that the uranium exploration "stands in sharp contrast to the fundamental values of the Cree".
(La Presse Affaires Nov. 23, 2010)
On Nov. 25, 2010, the Grand Council of the Crees (Eeyou Istchee) acknowledged and provided full support to the Cree Nation of Mistissini's decision to reject a proposal for a uranium exploration mine within their territory.
On July 19, 2010, the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) announced the commencement of an Environmental Assessment for the Matoush Exploration Project.
[...] As a result of the January 21, 2010 Supreme Court of Canada ruling in MiningWatch Canada v. Canada (Minister of Fisheries and Oceans et al.), the project scope was modified and includes all physical activities associated with the excavation of an underground exploration ramp along with any related works, terrestrial and aerial access and other undertakings directly associated with the works such as burrow pits and temporary storage of contaminated soils. [...]
On July 12, 2010, a series of amendments to the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act came into force. The amendments require that the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission provide the public with the opportunity to comment on the Matoush Exploration Project and the conduct of the comprehensive study. [...]
The consultation period will end on August 19, 2010.
> Download Public Notice - Matoush Exploration Project, Public Comments Invited on the Project and Conduct of the Comprehensive Study , July 19, 2010 (PDF)
> View Matoush exploration project (CEAA)
The public is invited to review the Environmental and Social Impact Study submitted by Strateco Resources Inc., the proponent of the Matoush Uranium Exploration Project, located northeast of Mistissini and Chibougamau.
> Download Public Notice Jan. 4, 2010 (PDF)
> View Project agreement for the Matoush uranium exploration ramp access project in the province of Québec, Nov. 13, 2009 (Major Projects Management Office)
On Nov. 11, 2009, Strateco Resources Inc. announced that it has filed the Environmental Impact Study and all technical documentation concerning the application for the licence required to start the underground exploration work for the Matoush uranium project feasibility study. The main infrastructure of the project consists of a 2405 metre ramp, at a maximum depth of 300 metres.
The Environmental Impact Study can be consulted, starting November 16th, on the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency website.
> View CEAA Matoush Project sheet
> Download Environmental Impact Study Underground Exploration Program Matoush Property (Oct. 2009) (CEAA)
On Sep. 30, 2009, the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA) announced the availability of $40,000 under its Participant Funding Program to assist groups and individuals to take part in the environmental assessment of the Matoush Exploration Project, located 260 km northeast of Chibougamau, in the Province of Québec.
The proponent, Strateco Resource Inc., is proposing to develop an underground uranium exploration ramp and related surface infrastructure.
Funding applications received by the Agency by November 2, 2009 will be considered.
> View CEAA news release Sep. 30, 2009
> View CEAA public notice Sep. 30, 2009
> View CEAA reference page for Matoush Exploration Project, ref. no. 08-00-46115
The Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) has received an application and a project proposal from Strateco Resources Inc., for the excavation of an underground exploration ramp, in order to conduct an advanced exploration phase for the development of its uranium mining project on the Matoush claim.
CNSC staff has determined that an EA is required to be conducted in order for this licensing action to occur.
> View Matoush Exploration Project, Chibougamau, Quebec (CNSC)
On Nov. 11, 2008, Strateco Resources Inc. announced that the Scoping Study on Matoush "Indicates Very Strong Economics".
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On Nov. 5, 2008, Strateco Resources Inc. announced that the Licence Application for the Underground Exploration Program of the Matoush Uranium property was filed to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC). Strateco is proposing to develop an exploration ramp at the Matoush Project.
> Download licence application: Strateco · SEDAR (PDF)
The following companies are performing uranium prospection and/or exploration in Newfoundland and Labrador:
Altius Minerals Corp.,
Kirrin Resources Inc. ,
Paladin Energy Ltd,
Commander Resources Ltd. ,
Crosshair Energy Corp,
Monster Copper Corporation,
Pathfinder Resources Ltd. ,
Santoy Resources Ltd. ,
Aben Resources Inc. ,
Golden Valley Mines Ltd. ,
Uranium Mining Corporation plc. ,
Waseco Resources Inc. ,
Bayswater Uranium Corporation ,
Silver Spruce Resources Inc. ,
Landmark Minerals Inc. ,
Belmont Resources Inc. ,
International Montoro Resources Inc. ,
Denison Mines Corp.,
Freewest Resources Canada Inc. ,
Uranium Star Corp. ,
Ucore Rare Metals Inc. ,
Vulcan Minerals Inc. ,
Spruce Ridge Resources Ltd. ,
Cornerstone Capital Resources Inc. ,
Pitchblack Resources Ltd. ,
Running Fox Resource Corp. ,
Global Gold Uranium, LLC ,
New Island Resources Inc. ,
Newfoundland Goldbar Resources Inc. ,
Golden Cross Resources Ltd ,
Capella Resources Ltd. ,
Quest Rare Minerals Ltd. ,
High Tide Resources Inc.,
Alpha Uranium Resources Inc.,
Atikwa Minerals Corp. ,
Strategic Resources Inc. ,
Golden Dory Resources Ltd ,
Metals Creek Resources Corp. ,
Delta Uranium Inc. ,
JNR Resources Inc.,
Fieldex Exploration Inc. ,
Uranium mining in Labrador is opposed by Makkovik Uranium Committee.
is hoping to develop a uranium mine near the coastal Labrador community of Postville within the next decade.
The plan has divided people in Postville and nearby communities, with some embracing the prospect of high-paying jobs and others deeply worried about long-term environmental risks.
A motion, which is scheduled to go to second reading in the Nunatsiavut assembly in November, directs the self-government not to consent to a mine or mill on Inuit-owned lands.
(CBC Oct. 18, 2007)
On Dec. 17, 2010, Fronteer Gold Inc. announced it has entered into an Asset Sale Agreement under which Paladin Energy Ltd. will acquire 100% of the uranium assets of Aurora Energy Resources Inc. , a wholly owned subsidiary of Fronteer Gold.
On February 1, 2011, Paladin completed the acquisition of the uranium assets of Aurora Energy Resources Inc. from Fronteer Gold Inc.
On Sep. 8, 2009, Fronteer Development Group Inc. announced a positive Preliminary Economic Assessment for the proposed Michelin Uranium Project.
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On June 19, 2008, Aurora Energy Resources Inc. announced the creation of a new panel that "will give community representatives from coastal Labrador input into project planning and key environmental work". Aurora is currently seeking applications from coastal Labrador citizens who are interested in participating in the Michelin Project Community Panel. Deadline for applications is July 14, 2008.
Aboriginal groups living near a proposed uranium mine site in northern Labrador say they want more information about how the development will affect their communities.
The uranium deposits lie within land that is owned by Labrador Inuit.
Terry Rice, town manager in Makkovik, near where the mine will be located, said a land use plan for that area has yet to be worked out and the mine will have to come after that agreement is reached.
He thinks the company's plan to begin construction in three years is too optimistic.
Innu Nation President Daniel Ashini said the Innu need to be included in Aurora development plans, too, because the company is planning to build a service road to the mine that he said will go through Innu land.
(CBC Aug. 22, 2007)
On Aug. 20, 2007, Aurora Energy Resources Inc. announced that it has advanced its Michelin Project to the pre-feasibility stage.
Aurora anticipates formally registering the Michelin Project with the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency by the end of the year. Pending completion of the necessary regulatory approvals and a positive feasibility study, Aurora estimates it could begin mine construction as soon as 2010 and commence production in 2013.
in Labrador is hosting public meetings in Makkovik and Postville this week to hear from people who are concerned about a proposed uranium mine.
Aurora Energy Resources is test-drilling in several areas near the Labrador communities and company officials say they're close to deciding if a mine is feasible.
(CBC Apr. 10, 2007)
Aurora Energy Resources Inc. has been given approval to test-drill for uranium in a Labrador lake, but will need to have an environmental monitor in place.
The company plans to start its winter drilling program through ice at Melody Lake on March 15, 2007.
Previously, the Newfoundland and Labrador government had ruled that third-party monitoring at Melody Lake was not necessary.
Residents of nearby communities, as well as the watchdog group Mining Watch , had appealed for independent monitoring at the exploration site.
(Radio Canada Feb. 19, 2007)
The following companies are performing uranium prospection and/or exploration in New Brunswick:
Freewest Resources Canada Inc. ,
Cornerstone Capital Resources Inc. ,
Geodex Minerals Ltd. ,
CVRD Inco Limited ,
Capella Resources Ltd. ,
Quest Rare Minerals Ltd. ,
Sparton Resources Inc. (suspended)
Uranium mining in New Brunswick is opposed by Support Citizens Against Radioactive Emissions (SCARE NB),
Southeast Chapter of the Conservation Council of New Brunswick ,
Nuclear Free NB
, announced on Aug. 11, 2008, it would be suspending its New Brunswick uranium program.
"We can't do uranium now," said Sparton chairman Edward Thompson. "It's going to be suspended until the government changes its regulations."
(NB Business Journal Aug. 13, 2008)
The following companies are performing prospection and/or exploration "but not for uranium" in Nova Scotia:
Capella Resources Ltd. ,
Tripple Uranium Resources Inc.
Uranium mining in Nova Scotia is opposed by Citizens Action to Protect the Environment (CAPE) (Hants County), Citizens Allied to Ban Uranium Mining (CABUM).
Nova Scotia has had a moratorium on uranium exploration and mining since 1982. If a company finds uranium in concentrations greater than 100 parts per million, it must report those results and stop digging. (The Daily News Jan. 3, 2008)
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