Re: Ontario Northland “Transformation”
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HIGH-GRADE NI-CU-PT-PD-ZN-CR-AU-V-TI DISCOVERIES IN THE "RING OF FIRE"
NI 43-101 Update (September 2012): 11.1 Mt @ 1.68% Ni, 0.87% Cu, 0.89 gpt Pt and 3.09 gpt Pd and 0.18 gpt Au (Proven & Probable Reserves) / 8.9 Mt @ 1.10% Ni, 1.14% Cu, 1.16 gpt Pt and 3.49 gpt Pd and 0.30 gpt Au (Inferred Resource)
Message: Ontario Northland “Transformation”
Hello mynot,
Reviewing Withdrawal Order NO.W-TB-106/13, dated 11/27/2013, one can see that Noront has updated it's EA for the consideration of two possible transportation corridors. This east west light seasonal private mine road (red arrows) would enable preliminary access to the begin mine construction and be the continuation of an all-seasonal road from Pickle Lake. The ROF seasonal road extension even allows for some initial nickel concentrate to be transported to market, however it would not be a viable long term solution for moving chromite to market. It's a means to an end.
The Noront and KWG collaboration on an East West service route would enable start-up development of their respective mines. Exploring ways to finance the private light service road might see government redirect the $1.057 tax per 3.78 litre of fuel towards it's development cost as part of the solution.
The East West service road would allow for better logistical construction of the ONTC James Bay Port Authority railway from the north and south end simultaneously, reducing construction time and expense. Once the North South railroad is completed, Noront can switch delivery of nickel concentrate in order to increase volume and minimize transportation costs of ~$6.33/t.
Ontario has identified transmission expansion to Pickle Lake as a priority project and the Wataynikaneyap Power initiative Phase II could be accelerated and ties towards the ROF East West route (pink) could be explored. This would solve the ROF mine power requirements. Also, more area First Nations communities power, communication and transport needs would be well served through the upgrade of the east west route.
Ontario's commitment to the north south railway would justify transformation of the ONTC and justify the East West service road as a means to an end to solve the chromite transport issue. It would empower local communities towards self sufficiency and give them access to practical applications of future job training.
Reviewing Withdrawal Order NO.W-TB-106/13, dated 11/27/2013, one can see that Noront has updated it's EA for the consideration of two possible transportation corridors. This east west light seasonal private mine road (red arrows) would enable preliminary access to the begin mine construction and be the continuation of an all-seasonal road from Pickle Lake. The ROF seasonal road extension even allows for some initial nickel concentrate to be transported to market, however it would not be a viable long term solution for moving chromite to market. It's a means to an end.
The Noront and KWG collaboration on an East West service route would enable start-up development of their respective mines. Exploring ways to finance the private light service road might see government redirect the $1.057 tax per 3.78 litre of fuel towards it's development cost as part of the solution.
The East West service road would allow for better logistical construction of the ONTC James Bay Port Authority railway from the north and south end simultaneously, reducing construction time and expense. Once the North South railroad is completed, Noront can switch delivery of nickel concentrate in order to increase volume and minimize transportation costs of ~$6.33/t.
Ontario has identified transmission expansion to Pickle Lake as a priority project and the Wataynikaneyap Power initiative Phase II could be accelerated and ties towards the ROF East West route (pink) could be explored. This would solve the ROF mine power requirements. Also, more area First Nations communities power, communication and transport needs would be well served through the upgrade of the east west route.
Ontario's commitment to the north south railway would justify transformation of the ONTC and justify the East West service road as a means to an end to solve the chromite transport issue. It would empower local communities towards self sufficiency and give them access to practical applications of future job training.
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