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Prairie Creek Mine approved by Aboriginal Affairs minister

Canadian Zinc still needs land and water permits

CBC News

Posted: Jun 12, 2012 12:47 PM CT

Last Updated: Jun 12, 2012 1:15 PM CT

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The value of the zinc, lead and silver deposit at the Prairie Creek mine is estimated at $2.5 billion. (Canadian Zinc Corp.)
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The minister of Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development has given the Prairie Creek Mine project the greenlight.

The mine is in the Nahanni National Park Reserve, and the company behind it is Toronto-based Canadian Zinc.

In a letter dated June 8 to the Mackenzie Valley Environmental Impact Review Board, Minister John Duncan says an environmental review of the project isn't necessary.

He says it's not likely the development will cause negative impacts on the environment or be a cause of significant public concern.

The mine has previously undergone environmental assessments.

In making his decision, Duncan says he talked with aboriginal organizations and considered treaty rights.

Canadian Zinc still has to get land and water permits for the project to go ahead.

The mine property was surrounded by the Nahanni National Park Reserve when it was expanded in 2009, however, the company's mineral rights to the property were preserved.

The value of the zinc, lead and silver deposit is estimated at $2.5 billion.

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  • Arctic Dudestandard2012/06/12
    at 2:00 PM ET    I always find it interesting that the footprint of these small metal mines is about the same or less than many shopping malls in our major cities. It would be interesting to see a comparison of the energy needs, C02 output and potential toxicity of each as well as a comparison of regulations. Just curious.    Rating13Agree　with comment (17 thumbs up) Disagree with comment (4 thumbs down) ReplyPolicyReport abuse (0)
  • Outfitterstandard2012/06/12
    at 1:33 PM ET    Here we go again,the minister was directed by Harper to sign off so he can satisfy the southern rich multi-national companies;and his croonie friends; Rape the north of it's non-renewable resources,tramp on the treaties buy out the locals and promise them jobs.You locals should ask how much of that $2.5 billion will stay in the communtiy?
    Make your local MP accountable to you not Harper.    Rating-11Agree　with comment (18 thumbs up) Disagree with comment (29 thumbs down) ReplyPolicyReport abuse (0)
  • walter123standard2012/06/12
    at 1:04 PM ET    That's great, it creates work, and we need all the work we can get now adays.    Rating17Agree　with comment (30 thumbs up) Disagree with comment (13 thumbs down) ReplyPolicyReport abuse (0)
  • Arctic Dudestandard2012/06/12
    at 1:00 PM ET    People should be aware that the mine was there before the park reserve and this fact should be taken into consideration when commenting. It would also be a good idea to do a web search and read some background information.

    Pro or anti mining aside the area has some very fascinating geology.    Rating34Agree　with comment (37 thumbs up) Disagree with comment (3 thumbs down) ReplyPolicy
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