Registration Number: 2015

Valentine Gold Project

Proponent: Marathon Gold Corporation

Summary of Environmental Assessment Process

Project Description:

The proponent is proposing to develop a gold mine approximately 55 kilometres southwest of Millertown in the central region. The project includes four potential mining deposits: Leprechaun, Sprite, Marathon, and Victory deposits. Standard surface mining techniques will be used in open pit construction and operation. The project will involve waste rock disposal piles; crushing and stockpiling areas; heap leach processing; conventional milling; processing facilities; and tailings management areas. It will require personal accommodations and supporting infrastructure including roads; power lines; buildings; and water and effluent management facilities. The construction period is expected to last 18-24 months followed by an estimated mine operation life of 13 years. The project will operate 24 hours per day, seven days a week on a 12-hour shift basis.

  • April 16, 2019 – The undertaking was registered.
  • May 21, 2019 – Deadline for public comments.
  • May 31, 2019 – The Minister’s decision is due.
  • June 21, 2019 – The Minister announced that an Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) is required.
  • July 3, 2019 – Environmental Assessment Committee appointed.
  • October 17, 2019 – Draft EIS Guidelines for public review.
  • February 10, 2020 – Final EIS Guidelines approved.
  • November 3, 2020 – EIS Submitted – Public Comments Invited.
  • December 23, 2020 – Deadline for public comments on the EIS.
  • January 12, 2021 – The Minister’s decision on the acceptability of the EIS is due.
  • February 2, 2021 – Extended deadline for the Minister’s decision on the acceptability of the EIS.
  • February 10, 2021- The Minister announced that the EIS required additional work.
  • August 6, 2021 – Amended EIS submitted – public comments invited.
  • September 26, 2021 – Deadline for public comments on the Amended EIS.
  • October 16, 2021 – The Minister’s decision on the acceptability of the Amended EIS is due.
  • October 23, 2021 – The Minister’s decision is due (extended).
  • October 29, 2021 – The Minister’s decision is due (extended).
  • October 29, 2021 – The Minister announced the amended EIS requires more work.
  • January 7, 2022 – Second amendment to the EIS submitted – public comments invited.
  • March 3, 2022 – Deadline for public comments on the second amendment to the EIS.
  • March 18, 2022- Minister’s decision on the acceptability of the EIS, including Amendments 1 and 2, is due.
  • March 17, 2022 – The Minister announced that the EIS and Amendments are acceptable.
  • March 17, 2022 – The Minister announced that the project is released with conditions.
  • August 25, 2022 – The Minister approved the environmental protection plan (EPP) for mining construction activities.
  • October 6, 2022 – The Minister approved Conditions of Release.

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