This week the media was focused on the Chiefs of Ontario- an organization representing 133 Nations- calling for a moratorium on mining claims, citing an exponential rise in claims that many nations cannot keep up with, likley due to a rush for minerals to fuel so-called renewable enegry. The current Mining Lands Administration System (or MLAS), which is virtual, allows people to stake claims without ever setting foot in the place where they are staking for a small fee. They may not always realize they are staking a claim on traditional territory or on private property. The proposed 365 day moratorium would give space for First Nations to propose changes to the current mineral claim system. This is happening in the context of a landmark court decision in B.C. that ruled that their online staking system, very similar to Ontario’s, was in breach of the duty to consult.
Meanwhile, Wyloo CEO Kristain Straub provided an update on the Eagle’s Nest mine in the so-called Ring of Fire claiming they expect 20 years of mineral production though a pre-feasability study has not been completed. One story was headlined ‘Wyloo looks ahead to Ring of Fire Development despite Indigenous Resistance’. Straub stated that the door remains open for further conversation with Nations resisting this development.
January 31 (Canada’s National Observer)
‘The mining rush for green energy’: Why Ontario chiefs are asking for a moratorium on claims
“Today, anybody can make a mining claim on the Ontario government’s website as long as they have a few minutes, a computer and $50. The mineral claims process happens in an electronic heartbeat, and claims are marked on a digitized map.
The result is a flood of claims on First Nations territories, huge administrative pileups and frustration among First Nations that say they are not being consulted and have no capacity to deal with the sheer volume of mineral claims.” Read more here…
January 26, 2024 (Mining.com)
Chiefs of Ontario ask provincial government for year-long moratorium on mine claims staking
“The Chiefs of the Canadian province of Ontario this week issued a statement calling for a 365-day moratorium on the Mining Lands Administration System (MLAS), beginning January 24.” Read more here…
January 26, 2024 (The Chronical Journal)
Wyloo expects 20 years of nickel production
“Plans to develop “Canada’s best opportunity” for a new nickel sulphide deposit is among the top priorities for Wyloo Metals’ proposed Eagle’s Nest project in the Ring of Fire mining region.The mine developer, which is based in Perth Australia, acquired Noront Resources in 2022. The acquisition included the Eagle’s Nest chromite properties located 500 kilometres north of Thunder Bay. Wyloo combined their Australian Mincor Resources and Canadian acquisitions and rebranded under the name Ring of Fire Metals, making them the largest high-grade nickel sulphide producer in the world.” Read more here…
January 25, 2024 (Timmins Today)
Door remains open for Indigenous dialogue, says Ring of Fire mine developer
Wyloo CEO says company will continue outreach to project opponents
“The chief executive officer of Wyloo Canada delivered a presentation describing how far the project has come. One concern about the Eagle’s Nest project is the fact that it is being built on treaty-protected lands, meaning any development in the region needs to happen in consultation with and approval from surrounding First Nations communities.” Read more here…
January 25, 2024 (QP Briefing)
Ontario First Nation chiefs ask for moratorium on mining claims
An organization supporting all First Nations in Ontario is calling on the province to implement a one-year moratorium on staking mining claims.
“An organization supporting all First Nations in Ontario is calling on the province to implement a one-year moratorium on staking mining claims. The Chiefs of Ontario says there has been a 30-per-cent increase in such claims on their territories over the past year.” Read more here…
January 25, 2024 (Mining.com)
Wyloo looks ahead to Ring of Fire development despite Indigenous resistance
“Kristan Straub, CEO of Wyloo Metals Canada, earlier this week addressed business leaders in Thunder Bay, Ontario, where he updated his audience on the company’s plan for Ontario’s Ring of Fire properties and how engagement with First Nations is conducted.” Read more here…
January 24, 2024 (Toronto Star)
Ontario First Nation chiefs ask for moratorium on mining claims
An organization supporting all First Nations in Ontario is calling on the province to implement a one-year moratorium on staking mining claims.
“Thousands of online mining claims are being made on the territories of First Nations without their consent — and often they aren’t even told about it” Read more here…
January 24, 2024 (The Narwhal)
Ontario First Nations want a year-long pause on mining claims. Will the Ford government listen?
Thousands of online mining claims are being made on the territories of First Nations without their consent — and often they aren’t even told about it
“the Chiefs of Ontario — a group representing all 133 First Nations in the province — are calling for the province to put a 365-day pause on mining claims, saying the Ontario government has allowed an “extreme” and “exponential” rise in encroachment on their land without their consent. Some communities have seen claims increase by as much as 30 per cent over the last year, the Chiefs of Ontario said, a spike driven in large part by the relatively new ability to make claims online. ” Read more here…
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This week the media was focused on the Chiefs of Ontario- an organization representing 133 Nations- calling for a moratorium on mining claims, citing an exponential rise in claims that many nations cannot keep up with, likley due to a rush for minerals to fuel so-called renewable enegry. The current Mining Lands Administration System (or MLAS), which is virtual, allows people to stake claims without ever setting foot in the place where they are staking for a small fee. They may not always realize they are staking a claim on traditional territory or on private property. The proposed 365 day moratorium would give space for First Nations to propose changes to the current mineral claim system. This is happening in the context of a landmark court decision in B.C. that ruled that their online staking system, very similar to Ontario’s, was in breach of the duty to consult.
Meanwhile, Wyloo CEO Kristain Straub provided an update on the Eagle’s Nest mine in the so-called Ring of Fire claiming they expect 20 years of mineral production though a pre-feasability study has not been completed. One story was headlined ‘Wyloo looks ahead to Ring of Fire Development despite Indigenous Resistance’. Straub stated that the door remains open for further conversation with Nations resisting this development.
January 31 (Canada’s National Observer)
‘The mining rush for green energy’: Why Ontario chiefs are asking for a moratorium on claims
“Today, anybody can make a mining claim on the Ontario government’s website as long as they have a few minutes, a computer and $50. The mineral claims process happens in an electronic heartbeat, and claims are marked on a digitized map.
The result is a flood of claims on First Nations territories, huge administrative pileups and frustration among First Nations that say they are not being consulted and have no capacity to deal with the sheer volume of mineral claims.” Read more here…
January 26, 2024 (Mining.com)
Chiefs of Ontario ask provincial government for year-long moratorium on mine claims staking
“The Chiefs of the Canadian province of Ontario this week issued a statement calling for a 365-day moratorium on the Mining Lands Administration System (MLAS), beginning January 24.” Read more here…
January 26, 2024 (The Chronical Journal)
Wyloo expects 20 years of nickel production
“Plans to develop “Canada’s best opportunity” for a new nickel sulphide deposit is among the top priorities for Wyloo Metals’ proposed Eagle’s Nest project in the Ring of Fire mining region.The mine developer, which is based in Perth Australia, acquired Noront Resources in 2022. The acquisition included the Eagle’s Nest chromite properties located 500 kilometres north of Thunder Bay. Wyloo combined their Australian Mincor Resources and Canadian acquisitions and rebranded under the name Ring of Fire Metals, making them the largest high-grade nickel sulphide producer in the world.” Read more here…
January 25, 2024 (Timmins Today)
Door remains open for Indigenous dialogue, says Ring of Fire mine developer
Wyloo CEO says company will continue outreach to project opponents
“The chief executive officer of Wyloo Canada delivered a presentation describing how far the project has come. One concern about the Eagle’s Nest project is the fact that it is being built on treaty-protected lands, meaning any development in the region needs to happen in consultation with and approval from surrounding First Nations communities.” Read more here…
January 25, 2024 (QP Briefing)
Ontario First Nation chiefs ask for moratorium on mining claims
An organization supporting all First Nations in Ontario is calling on the province to implement a one-year moratorium on staking mining claims.
“An organization supporting all First Nations in Ontario is calling on the province to implement a one-year moratorium on staking mining claims. The Chiefs of Ontario says there has been a 30-per-cent increase in such claims on their territories over the past year.” Read more here…
January 25, 2024 (Mining.com)
Wyloo looks ahead to Ring of Fire development despite Indigenous resistance
“Kristan Straub, CEO of Wyloo Metals Canada, earlier this week addressed business leaders in Thunder Bay, Ontario, where he updated his audience on the company’s plan for Ontario’s Ring of Fire properties and how engagement with First Nations is conducted.” Read more here…
January 24, 2024 (Toronto Star)
Ontario First Nation chiefs ask for moratorium on mining claims
An organization supporting all First Nations in Ontario is calling on the province to implement a one-year moratorium on staking mining claims.
“Thousands of online mining claims are being made on the territories of First Nations without their consent — and often they aren’t even told about it” Read more here…
January 24, 2024 (The Narwhal)
Ontario First Nations want a year-long pause on mining claims. Will the Ford government listen?
Thousands of online mining claims are being made on the territories of First Nations without their consent — and often they aren’t even told about it
“the Chiefs of Ontario — a group representing all 133 First Nations in the province — are calling for the province to put a 365-day pause on mining claims, saying the Ontario government has allowed an “extreme” and “exponential” rise in encroachment on their land without their consent. Some communities have seen claims increase by as much as 30 per cent over the last year, the Chiefs of Ontario said, a spike driven in large part by the relatively new ability to make claims online. ” Read more here…
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