Post on 25-Dec-2015
Mineral Development Mineral Development Advisory Group (MDAG)Advisory Group (MDAG)
Hope Bay Project &Hope Bay Project & Doris NorthDoris NorthNewmont Mining CorporationNewmont Mining Corporation
Cambridge Bay, Nunavut
October 26 to 28, 2010
What INAC DoesWhat INAC Does
Implements key components of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement
Considered the lead federal department in the North responding to Canada’s responsibilities in the North and Northern development (NRO & CanNor)
Adheres to more than 25 Acts and regulations
INAC’s Role in Sustainable INAC’s Role in Sustainable Resource Development in Resource Development in
NunavutNunavut
Ministerial Authority; Intervener; Regulator Land Administration Environmental Assessment Water Management Inspection and Compliance Economic Development Socio-Economic Analysis
Operations DirectorateOperations Directorate
DirectorBernie MacIsaac
MineralsKaren Costello
Land AdministrationJeff Mercer
EnvironmentLeslie Payette
Water ResourcesLou-Ann Cornacchio
Field OperationsPeter Kusugak
Ensures the responsible use of Crown land and resources through legislation and policies
Responsible for the management and administration of surface and subsurface rights on Crown land in Nunavut through issuance of various tenure instruments
Ensures that proper maps are provided that delineate portions of project on Crown Land and IOL
Land AdministrationLand Administration
Land AdministrationLand Administration
Jetty Lease for the Doris North Project
Located in Roberts Bay, Kitikmeot, NU, NTS 77A/03 Lease commenced July 1, 2007, for a term of 10 years in
the name of Miramar Hope Bay Ltd. Lease Area is 1.43 ha (3.54 acres) Assigned to Hope Bay Mining Ltd. on December 20, 2007 Annual rent review every 5 years Subject to regular inspections
- Last inspection conducted was August 2-3, 2010
EnvironmentEnvironment
Leads INAC’s Participation in Environmental Assessment
This consists of providing technical and procedural advice to NIRB throughout the review and follow up process for major projects
Includes Screening, Scope, Guidelines, Technical Review of EIS, Mitigation, Significance, Follow-up
EnvironmentEnvironmentInterests with respect to proposed Doris North
Amendments to Project Certificate
Conformity to NLCA Adherence to EA Process At this time more information is needed
from the proponent
With respect to the new project proposal
• INAC will participate in all stages of NIRB’s process• Provision of technical and procedural advice
Includes the following: Geotechnical engineering Acid rock drainage and mitigation Surface and ground water quality and quantity Wastewater treatment Hazardous material handling and storage Closure and reclamation planning Environmental assessment best practice advice
– Includes project-splitting considerations Cumulative effects analysis
EnvironmentEnvironment
Environment – Ministerial DecisionEnvironment – Ministerial Decision
Part 5 or 6 Review is determined by theMinister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
Socio-Economic Monitoring Socio-Economic Monitoring
Compliance: Implementation of existing Project Certificate
Terms & Conditions Socio-Economic Monitoring Program Links to the Nunavut General Monitoring Plan
Transparency: Open means of communication Project updates
Manages water resources in cooperation with the Nunavut Water Board Water use and waste disposal falls under the
Nunavut Waters and Nunavut Surface Rights Tribunal Act (NW&NSRTA) and is authorized by the Nunavut Water Board
Participates in water licensing process as an intervener under the NW&NSRTA
Water ManagementWater Management
Water Management - Ministerial DecisionWater Management - Ministerial Decision
Water licenses that go to hearings must be approved by the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development
Water Management – Proposed AmendmentsWater Management – Proposed Amendments
LicenceNo. & Name
Issue Date
Expiry Date
Scope
2AM-DOH0713 Doris North
Sept 19/07 Sept 30/13
800 tonnes ore/day
Amendment # 1 Aug 4/10 Move explosives facility Modification July 30/10 Mine portal modification Modification Mar 11/10 Relocation and construction of landfarm Proposed Amendment # 2
Amended Licence anticipated for Mar/11 for increased fuel storage Application not submitted
Proposed: -Increase diesel from 14 ML to 36ML & 1.5 ML Jet A fuel -construct all weather road -extend air strip -switch camp water source from Doris L to Windy L -move secondary containment facilities for reagent and cyanide -amend waste rock definition (D 24) to allow for use in construction
Proposed Amendment # 3 & NIRB Project Certificate Amendment #1
Application date: Nov 2012
2017 (e) Proposed: -use Doris North portal to mine Doris Lower, Central and Connector ore bodies -extend mine life to 4-6 years -increased water consumption -water treatment plant for tailings effluent -waste rock use in construction
Water Management – Discussion itemsWater Management – Discussion items INAC Comments/Issues/Discussion Items: Multiple amendments and modifications:
in aggregate may be outside of what was contemplated in original project certificate
create inefficiencies in processing and reviewing multiple submissions
Timing of Amendment # 2 application may not allow sufficient time for NWB to process and consult on amendment request
Proposed use of waste rock for construction material may be problematic
Security assessments likely need to be recalculated Status of proposed landfill and service area (Windy, Patch
Lake and Doris facilities)
Water Management – Proposed AmendmentsWater Management – Proposed Amendments
Licence No. & Name
Issue Date
Expiry Date
Scope
2BE HOP0712 Hope Bay Regional Exploration Project
May 20/07
June 30/12
Water use and waste disposal Windy lake camp
Amendment # 1 July 2/08 Increased water use from 50 m3/d to 100 m3/d
Amendment # 2 May 4/09
Temporary use of water from Windy Lake at Doris Camp
Amendment # 3 Jul 20/10
Use of water proximal to drill targets
Amendment # 4 Aug 24/10
Effluent quality limits for quarries A, B, and D
Amendment #5 -relocation of Windy Camp -increased domestic water use from 20 m3 to 63 m3
Water Management – Discussion itemsWater Management – Discussion items
Clarification required as to how the two Type B licences contribute to the development of the Hope Bay Greenstone Belt
Landfarm closure plan remains outstanding. Proposed to be part of a Revised Abandonment and Reclamation plan for Windy and Patch Lake facilities
Revised Hope Bay Quarry Management and Monitoring Plan
Revised Windy Lake Abandonment and Reclamation Plan
Plan and/or contingencies for dealing with groundwater
Water Management – Proposed AmendmentsWater Management – Proposed Amendments
Licence No. & Name
Issue Date
Expiry Date
Scope
2BB BOS0712 Boston Advanced Exploration Project
Jul 20/07
July 2012
Boston Camp facilities
Modification Apr/09 Replace RBC with SaniBrane membrane unit to treat domestic waste
Modification Jul/10 SaniBrane not installed. Modification request to replace RBC sewage treatment plant with new RBC unit
INAC Comments/Issues/Discussion Items:
Clarification required as to how the two Type B licences contribute to the development of the Hope Bay Greenstone Belt
Decommissioning of old RBC sewage treatment unit
Working Relationship with Field Inspection Officers
Water Resources Officers – inspects water licences to ensure terms and conditions in the water license are being adhered to
Nunavut Waters Act & Nunavut Waters and Nunavut Surface Rights Tribunal Act (NW&NSRTA) applies to Crown, IOL and Commissioner Lands for use of waters and deposit of wastes
Resource Management Officers – inspect land dispositions on Crown Land to ensure the conditions of the land tenure instruments are being adhered to
Territorial Lands Act: applies to Crown lands use
Field OperationsField Operations
Field Operations - Inspection and Field Operations - Inspection and ComplianceCompliance
Works with proponents to identify and address issues of concern
Site inspections of communities, mines, lodges, exploration and research camps in Nunavut to monitor and ensure compliance
Reports findings to relevant authorities and permitting agencies
Promote education of environmental best practices and awareness at sites, to both companies and to the public
Issues directions and other enforcement measures as required
Know and explain what you want to do Purpose and need Alternatives Amendments vs new project description
Know and explain the physical and social environment Provide sufficient baseline data to show
how conclusions were reached
Submit all the required applications early and make documents easy to follow
Provide substantiated information at each stage in the process; this information is necessary to clearly demonstrate how conclusions were drawn
Research what has been done for other northern projects and use best practices
Be ThoroughBe Thorough
Engage all stakeholders at all levels in the project’s development, design and implementation
Conduct meaningful and transparent consultation
Enhance benefits and minimize impacts
Consider the Communities of InterestConsider the Communities of Interest
Climate change considerations
Cumulative effects assessment
Effective & sufficient mitigation measures
Sufficient information to show how follow-up and monitoring plan will be conducted
Understand and Explain the ImpactsUnderstand and Explain the Impacts
Use the Principles of Sustainable Use the Principles of Sustainable DevelopmentDevelopment
Analysis of the renewable resources to be significantly affected
Understand the Valued Ecosystem Components (VEC’s) and Valued Socio-Economic Components (VSECs) ensuring they are relevant
Incorporate Inuit QaujimajatuqangitIncorporate Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit& Traditional Ecological Knowledge& Traditional Ecological Knowledge
Summary of IssuesSummary of Issues Clear understanding of long term plan
Management of various processes
Mine growth and sustainability
Cumulative impacts
Proactive monitoring
Talk To Us!Talk To Us!Director of Operations: Bernie MacIsaac (867) 975-4546
Land Administration: Jeff Mercer (867) 975-4283
Environmental Assessment: Leslie Payette (867) 975-4549
Water Resources: Lou-Ann Cornacchio (867) 975-4550
Inspections and Compliance: Peter Kusugak(867) 975-4295
Mineral Resources: Karen Costello (867) 975-4569
CanNor -Economic Development: Michael Bloor (867) 975-4544
Socio-Economic: Seth Reinhart (867) 975-4667
www.inac.gc.ca/nunavutwww.inac.gc.ca/nunavut
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