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Attachment Mathias Colomb Cree Nation Comment on Proposed Amendment to Decision Statement (Project #80140)

  • Lynn Lake Gold Project
  • Author: Mathias Colomb Cree Nation
  • Reference number: 172
  • Submitted: 2026-06-23 - 1:48 PM
  • Comment included in attached letter. 
  • Attachment included
  • Mathias Colomb Cree Nation P.O. Box 135 PUKATAWAGAN, MANITOBA ROB 1G0 Phone: 1(204)553-2089/2090 Fax: 1(204)553-2419 June 23, 2026 Impact Assessment Agency of Canada 160 Elgin Street, 22nd Floor Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H3 Submitted via the Canadian Impact Assessment Registry RE: Comment on Proposed Amendment to the Decision Statement — Lynn Lake Gold Project (IAAC Project #80140) — Inclusion of the Burnt Timber and Linkwood Deposits Dear Sir or Madam, Mathias Colomb Cree Nation (“MCCN”) writes to provide formal comment on the above-noted proposed amendment to the Decision Statement for the Lynn Lake Gold Project (the “Project”), currently under review by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the “Agency”). This submission is made within the comment period for this matter, which MCCN understands closes June 23, 2026. MCCN is a signatory to an Impact Benefit Agreement (the “IBA”) with Alamos Gold Inc. (“Alamos”), dated March 5, 2025, in respect of the Lynn Lake Gold Project as it was then defined - comprising the MacLellan and Gordon mine sites. MCCN has supported, and continues to support, responsible mineral development within its Traditional Territory where that development proceeds in a manner consistent with the duty to consult, the principles of free, prior and informed consent under Article 32 of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, and MCCN’s constitutionally protected rights under Section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982. MCCN's purpose in making this submission is not to oppose the proposed amendment outright, but to ensure that the Agency, and Alamos, are aware of MCCN's position regarding the scope of the existing IBA, the nature of ...
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Attachment Manitoba Métis Federation - National Government of the Red River Métisof

  • Lynn Lake Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Manitoba Métis Federation
  • Reference number: 173
  • Submitted: 2026-06-22 - 4:48 PM
  • See the attached submission / Veuillez consulter la pièce jointe  
  • Attachment included
  • MMF – Red River Métis Land Use and Occupancy Summary | 1 Review of Alamos Gold Inc’s Proposed Changes to the Lynn Lake Gold Project – Gordon Site Manitoba Métis Federation June 22, 2026 MMF – Red River Métis Land Use and Occupancy Summary | 2 1.0 Introduction The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) notified the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) – the National Government of the Red River Métis – about Alamos Gold Inc.’s proposed changes to the Gordon site of the Lynn Lake Gold Project (The Project). The Lynn Lake Gold Project is located within the National Homeland of the Red River Métis, in the MMF’s Thompson Region, and therefore has the potential to impact the exercise of Red River Métis s.35 rights, claims and interests. As such, IAAC has requested the MMF to provide comments on the Draft Analysis Report and the Recommended Amended Decision Statement that have been prepared by the IAAC. 2.0 Background—The Red River Métis and the MMF The Red River Métis The Red River Métis is an Indigenous collectivity and Aboriginal People within the meaning of section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982. Since 1982, Métis rights have been recognized and affirmed by section 35 and protected by section 25 of the Constitution Act, 1982. These rights were further confirmed and explained by the Supreme Court of Canada ("SCC") in R. v. Powley, 2003 SCC 43. Manitoba Courts also have recognized Red River Métis rights in R. v. Goodon, 2008 MBPC 59. These decisions have affirmed that the Métis hold existing Aboriginal rights throughout their traditional territories. Our Citizens and harvesters rely on and use the lands, waters, and resources of our ...
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Attachment Incoming Email - 6/8/2026 - Jeannine Kebernik

  • Lynn Lake Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Jeannine Kebernik
  • Reference number: 171
  • Submitted: 2026-06-08
  • Participation notice: Public notice - Public comments invited on proposed amendments to the decision statement
  • See the attached submission / Veuillez consulter la pièce jointe  
  • Attachment included
  • Feedback on Project No. 80140 Alamos Gold Inc. Lynn Lake Gold Project (Gordon Site) I am writing to provide comments on the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada’s (IAAC) draft analysis of Alamos Gold Inc.'s proposed changes to the Lynn Lake Gold Project (Gordon Site). While the draft analysis considers some of the potential environmental impacts associated with this proposed expansion, I am concerned that it does not meaningfully consider the shortcomings revealed by Wildfire NO002, or how those shortcomings will be addressed as the project expands beyond the footprint originally contemplated when the Decision Statement was issued. Wildfire NO002 was a human-caused fire that resulted in widespread environmental damage, the destruction of homes and cabins, the evacuation of communities, and millions of dollars in public firefighting and emergency response costs. An event of this magnitude raises serious questions regarding the adequacy of prevention, mitigation, emergency response, risk management, and oversight. Yet the draft analysis does not propose any amendments to the existing Decision Statement to address these concerns or provide an explanation for why they are absent from the analysis. Given the scale and consequences of Wildfire NO002, it would be reasonable to infer that the measures governing accidents and malfunctions, emergency response, monitoring, reporting, compliance, and follow-up in the original Decision Statement were inadequate or did not perform as intended. It would also be reasonable to expect, particularly where the proposed amendments are intended to facilitate further project expansion, that IAAC would indicate whether such a review was undertaken, and if so, what ...
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Attachment Please do not build this

  • Lynn Lake Gold Project
  • Author: Beaconsfield Animal Services
  • Reference number: 158
  • Submitted: 2025-11-15 - 11:39 PM
  •   Please say NO to the Gold Project.  Gold mining involves the use of cyanide, which is deadly to all life.  Indigenous peoples live here.  Their homes would be destroyed, and they would be subject to the toxicity of mining.  The mine would also destroy the habitats of fish, birds, woodland caribou, pine martens, and plenty of other animals. During this climate emergency, we can not afford to destroy forests and wildlife habitat.     Gold mining is harmful to all life, and to the planet.  Forcing fish and birds to be exposed to the effluent, and cutting them up to test them for selenium and other pollutants is cruel and outdated.  Canada is phasing out toxicity testing on animals.  Please switch to animal free methods of testing effluent and other substances.  For wild fish and birds, please stop lethal sampling and switch to humane non lethal bio monitoring like is done in humans. https://www.change.org/p/stop-testing-sewer-water-on-laboratory-fish   Please do not build another gold mine.  We are in the midst of a climate crisis. This proposal, which would damage and destroy the homes of black bears, caribou, birds, fish, and many animals, is terrible.  And gold mines destroy all sorts of animals in laboratory testing of their effluents, and in lethal sampling of birds, fish, frogs, etc.  We do not need more gold mines. Please preserve the trees at this location.  Please do not build on an area that has a lot of trees, and do not build on a wetland either.  Please do not harm animals with this project. Please do not use animal testing for pollution monitoring.  It ...

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Attachment MMF Comments on the Lynn Lake Gold Project - MacLellan site proposed changes

  • Lynn Lake Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Manitoba Métis Federation
  • Reference number: 159
  • Submitted: 2025-11-07
  • See the attached submission / Veuillez consulter la pièce jointe  
  • Attachment included
  • Review of Alamos Gold Inc’s Proposed Changes to the Lynn Lake Gold Project – MacLellan Site Manitoba Métis Federation November 12, 2025 MMF Review of Alamos Gold Inc’s Proposed Changes to the Lynn Lake Gold Project – MacLellan Site | 2 1.0 Introduction The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) notified the Manitoba Métis Federation (MMF) – the National Government of the Red River Métis – about Alamos Gold Inc.’s proposed changes to the MacLellan site of the Lynn Lake Gold Project (The Project). The Lynn Lake Gold Project is located within the National Homeland of the Red River Métis, in the MMF’s Thompson Region, and therefore has the potential to impact the exercise of Red River Métis s.35 rights, claims and interests. As such, the IAAC has requested the MMF to provide comments on the Draft Analysis Report and the Recommended Amended Decision Statement that have been prepared by the IAAC. 2.0 Background—The Red River Métis and the MMF The Red River Métis The Red River Métis is an Indigenous collectivity and Aboriginal People within the meaning of section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982. Since 1982, Métis rights have been recognized and affirmed by section 35 and protected by section 25 of the Constitution Act, 1982. These rights were further confirmed and explained by the Supreme Court of Canada ("SCC") in R. v. Powley, 2003 SCC 43. Manitoba Courts also have recognized Red River Métis rights in R. v. Goodon, 2008 MBPC 59. These decisions have affirmed that the Métis ...
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Attachment Feedback on Project No. 80140 Alamos Gold Inc. Lynn Lake Gold Project (MacLellan Site)

  • Lynn Lake Gold Project
  • Author: Jeannine Kebernik
  • Reference number: 154
  • Submitted: 2025-10-24 - 7:12 PM
  • Feedback on Project No. 80140 Alamos Gold Inc.-Lynn Lake Gold Project (MacLellan Site) We are leaseholders at Burge Lake whose property was destroyed by Wildfire NO002, which originated near Alamos Gold’s MacLellan mine site. The fire destroyed homes, cabins, and thousands of hectares of land and wildlife habitat. The loss of these places, and the years of future enjoyment they held, is both immeasurable and devastating. As of October 24, 2025, Manitoba Natural Resources and Indigenous Futures have advised that records pertaining to the official fire-investigation report for Wildfire NO002 “do not exist as the investigation is not yet complete.” However, reports in the Winnipeg Free Press (https://www.winnipegfreepress.com/breakingnews/2025/09/15/province-accuses-mining-company-of-negligence-in-lynn-lake-wildfire) and CBC (https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/alamos-fire-lynn-lake-1.7630488) cite affidavits filed by the Province of Manitoba alleging that the fire began from burn piles on the MacLellan mine site that were started and not properly extinguished by Alamos Gold. The fire burned more than 85,000 hectares, reached within five kilometres of the town of Lynn Lake, forced evacuations, destroyed residential and seasonal properties, cost taxpayers millions of dollars in firefighting and evacuation-related expenses, and devastated vast areas of surrounding land and wildlife habitat. Although third-quarter results have not yet been released (expected October 30, 2025), Alamos Gold’s second-quarter financial report announced net earnings of $159.4 million and revenues of approximately $438 million. These results demonstrate that Alamos Gold is financially ...

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Attachment Incoming Letter - 10/24/2025 - Marcel Colomb First Nation

  • Lynn Lake Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Marcel Colomb First Nation
  • Reference number: 157
  • Submitted: 2025-10-24
  • Project phase: Post Decision
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on Proposed Amendments to the Decision Statement
  • See the attached submission / Veuillez consulter la pièce jointe  
  • Attachment included
  • Marcel Colomb First Nation 0 0 0 0 00 • III October 24, 2025 HEAD OFFICE Station Main Black Sturgeon Falls, Manitoba ROB 0W0 The Honourable Julie Dabrusin Minister of the Environment and Climate Change House of Commons Ottawa, Ontario K1 A 0A6 Dear Minister: LYNN LAKE OFFICE P.O. Box 1150, Lynn Lake, Manitoba ROB 0W0 Phone: (204) 356-2439 Fax: (204) 356-2330 HEALTH DEPARTMENT Phone: (204) 356-2911 Fax: (204) 356-2994 RE: Marcel Colomb First Nation: Comments on the MacLellan Mine Plan Amendment Notice of Alteration/Notice of Change We have completed our review of the Notice of Alteration/Change for the MacLellan Mine Plan Amendment under the Lynn Lake Gold Project. Overall, the plan is well-organized and reflects a thoughtful, comprehensive approach. We recognize and appreciate Alamos' significant investment of time and technical expertise in assessing the potential environmental impacts of the proposed modifications. While the submission is thorough, we have identified several concerns that require further clarification. Requests for additional information are included to address these concerns. Information Request #1: Volume of mined rock will almost double The Notice outlines proposed changes to the MacLellan mine plan as originally presented in the Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and provides Alamos' perspective on how these modifications may affect the surrounding environment in comparison to the impacts described in the EIS. The proposed changes are: • Overall mined tonnage has increased by approximately 86%, leading to a reconfiguration of the mine site layout. • Open pit volume increased from 52 Mm3 to 95.8 Mm3. • The mine life has been adjusted ...
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Attachment Public Comment on Proposed Amendments – Lynn Lake Gold Project (CIAR #80140)

  • Lynn Lake Gold Project
  • Author: University of Calgary
  • Reference number: 152
  • Submitted: 2025-10-17 - 11:10 AM
  • Public Comment on Proposed Amendments – Lynn Lake Gold Project (CIAR #80140) My observations focus on hydrological, ecological, and monitoring implications of the pit-dewatering discharge modification from Farley Lake/Farley Creek to the Hughes River. 1. Hydrological and Water-Quality Implications The proponent’s modelling anticipates a 1–2 % increase in Hughes River flow and concludes that water-quality effects will be negligible. While this change falls well below the 10 % DFO threshold, I recommend IAAC explicitly require multi-season flow verification in the follow-up program to account for interannual hydrological variability. As Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) noted, reliance on a single year of baseline data introduces uncertainty in establishing background variability. A statistically robust dataset covering spring freshet, summer low flow, and fall turnover periods should therefore be incorporated before, during, and after the three-month dewatering period. 2. Sediment and Metal Mobilization The draft report acknowledges residual concern from Marcel Colomb First Nation (MCFN) regarding sediment resuspension and trace-metal release during dewatering. Although the proponent has proposed sediment curtains and elevated intake pipes, these controls are operational rather than predictive. IAAC should require quantitative turbidity and total suspended solids (TSS) thresholds, linked to automatic shut-off triggers, consistent with Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Measures to Protect Fish and Fish Habitat (2022). This would move the condition from a procedural to an outcome-based ...
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  • Public Comment on Proposed Amendments – Lynn Lake Gold Project (CIAR #80140) My observations focus on hydrological, ecological, and monitoring implications of the pit- dewatering discharge modification from Farley Lake/Farley Creek to the Hughes River. 1. Hydrological and Water-Quality Implications The proponent’s modelling anticipates a 1–2 % increase in Hughes River flow and concludes that water-quality effects will be negligible. While this change falls well below the 10 % DFO threshold, I recommend IAAC explicitly require multi-season flow verification in the follow-up program to account for interannual hydrological variability. As Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) noted, reliance on a single year of baseline data introduces uncertainty in establishing background variability. A statistically robust dataset covering spring freshet, summer low flow, and fall turnover periods should therefore be incorporated before, during, and after the three-month dewatering period. 2. Sediment and Metal Mobilization The draft report acknowledges residual concern from Marcel Colomb First Nation (MCFN) regarding sediment resuspension and trace-metal release during dewatering. Although the proponent has proposed sediment curtains and elevated intake pipes, these controls are operational rather than predictive. IAAC should require quantitative turbidity and total suspended solids (TSS) thresholds, linked to automatic shut-off triggers, consistent with Fisheries and Oceans Canada’s Measures to Protect Fish and Fish Habitat (2022). This would move the condition from a procedural to an outcome-based safeguard. 3. Monitoring Program Integration and Indigenous Participation IAAC’s ...
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Attachment Please say NO to this mine

  • Lynn Lake Gold Project
  • Author: Nicole Corrado
  • Reference number: 141
  • Submitted: 2025-04-24 - 3:07 AM
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on Proposed Changes to the Project
  • Please say NO to the Gold Project.  Gold mining involves the use of cyanide, which is deadly to all life.  Indigenous peoples live here.  Their homes would be destroyed, and they would be subject to the toxicity of mining.  The mine would also destroy the habitats of fish, birds, woodland caribou, pine martens, and plenty of other animals. During this climate emergency, we can not afford to destroy forests and wildlife habitat.     Gold mining is harmful to all life, and to the planet.  Forcing fish and birds to be exposed to the effluent, and cutting them up to test them for selenium and other pollutants is cruel and outdated.  Canada is phasing out toxicity testing on animals.  Please switch to animal free methods of testing effluent and other substances.  For wild fish and birds, please stop lethal sampling and switch to humane non lethal bio monitoring like is done in humans. https://www.change.org/p/stop-testing-sewer-water-on-laboratory-fish   Please do not build another gold mine.  We are in the midst of a climate crisis. This proposal, which would damage and destroy the homes of black bears, caribou, birds, fish, and many animals, is terrible.  And gold mines destroy all sorts of animals in laboratory testing of their effluents, and in lethal sampling of birds, fish, frogs, etc.  We do not need more gold mines. Please preserve the trees at this location.  Please do not build on an area that has a lot of trees, and do not build on a wetland either.  Please do not harm animals with this project. Please do not use animal testing for pollution monitoring.  It mentions that ...

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Attachment Comments on the proposed changes to the Lynn Lake Gold Project

  • Lynn Lake Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Manitoba Métis Federation
  • Reference number: 140
  • Submitted: 2025-04-17 - 10:58 AM
  • Updated: 2025-04-23 - 11:25 AM
  • Rationale: Comment updated for administrative purposes
  • Project phase: Post Decision
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on Proposed Changes to the Project
  • See the attached submission / Veuillez consulter la pièce jointe
  • Attachment included
  • w w w . m m f . m b . c a Review of Alamos Gold Inc’s Proposed Changes to the Lynn Lake Gold Project – Manitoba Métis Federation April 2025 MMF Review of Proposed Changes to Lynn Lake Gold Project | 2 1.0 Introduction The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) notified the Manitoba Métis Federation – the National Government of the Red River Métis (MMF) – about Alamos Gold Inc.’s proposed changes to the Lynn Lake Gold Project (The Project). The Lynn Lake Gold Project is located within the National Homeland of the Red River Métis, in the MMF’s Thompson Region, and therefore has the potential to impact the exercise of Red River Métis s.35 rights, claims and interests. As such, the IAAC has requested the MMF to provide comments on the Draft Analysis Report and the Proposed Amended Decision Statement that have been prepared by the IAAC. 2.0 Background—The Red River Métis and the MMF 2.1 The Red River Métis The Red River Métis is an Indigenous collectivity and Aboriginal People within the meaning of section 35 of the Constitution Act, 1982. Based on our emergence as a distinct Indigenous People in the Northwest prior to effective control by Canada and the creation of the province of Manitoba, the Red River Métis holds rights, interests, and claims throughout and beyond the Province of Manitoba. Since 1982, Métis rights have been recognized and affirmed by section 35 and protected by section 25 of the Constitution Act, 1982. These rights were further confirmed and explained by the Supreme Court of Canada ("SCC") in R. v. Powley, 2003 SCC 43. Manitoba Courts also have recognized Red River Métis rights in R. v. Goodon, 2008 MBPC 59. These ...
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Attachment Transport Canada comments for Lynn Lake Gold project - amendment

  • Lynn Lake Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Transport Canada
  • Reference number: 139
  • Submitted: 2025-04-09 - 2:30 PM
  • Project phase: Post Decision
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on Proposed Changes to the Project
  • See the attached submission / Veuillez consulter la pièce ci-jointe
  • Attachment included
  • UNCLASSIFIED / NON CLASSIFIÉ Transport Canada – Final Views – Lynn Lake Gold Project – Amendment proposal (March 25, 2025) (CIAR #80140) Topic Area Reference comments Outstanding issue Potential significant residual effects Key mitigation measures or follow- up Select the section 5 effect to which your comment applies: 5(1)(a)(i) Fish and Fish Habitat 5(1)(a)(ii) Aquatic Species 5(1)(a)(iii) Migratory Birds 5(1)(b) Federal Lands /Transboundary Effects 5(1)(c)(i) Aboriginal Peoples’ Health/Socio- economic Conditions 5(1)(c)(ii) Aboriginal Peoples’ Physical and Cultural Heritage 5(1)(c)(iii) Current Use of Lands and Resources for Traditional Purposes 5(1)(c)(iv) Any Structure, Site, or Thing of Historical, Archaeological, Paleontological, or Architectural Significance 5(2) Linked to Regulatory Permits/Authorizations Identify what additional information was requested, reference departmental submission(s) and comment(s), and/or Agency IR. This column is optional if your department has not provided comments related to the referenced topic area. Describe whether your department is satisfied with the Proponent’s responses to those requests and concerns. Identify any outstanding issues that you believe are unaddressed. This column is optional if your department has not provided comments related to the referenced topic area. Identify whether or not you think there may be potential significant residual effects after key mitigation measures are implemented. Provide appropriate rationale. Identify any mitigation measures or follow-up your department believes are ...
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Attachment Comments from Alamos Gold Inc. on IAAC's Draft Analysis Report and Proposed Amended Decision Statement

  • Lynn Lake Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Alamos Gold Inc.
  • Reference number: 134
  • Submitted: 2025-04-07 - 5:02 PM
  • Updated: 2025-04-10 - 9:06 AM
  • Rationale: Comment updated for administrative purposes
  • Project phase: Post Decision
  • Participation notice: Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on Proposed Changes to the Project
  • See the attached submission / Veuillez consulter la pièce ci-jointe  
  • Attachment included
  • ALAMOS GOLD INC. L Y N N L A K E Memo To: Mark Ardis, Analyst (acting) Decision Statements, National Programs Division Impact Assessment Agency of Canada From: Michael Raess, Manager, Environment, Lynn Lake Gold Project CC: Date: April 7, 2025 Re: Comments and Feedback on the Draft Analysis Report and Proposed Amended Decision Statement for the Lynn Lake Gold Project - Gordon Mine Pit Dewatering Notice of Alteration / Notice of Change Please find below our comments and feedback on the draft analysis report and the proposed amended Decision Statement for the Lynn Lake Gold Project, based on the submitted Lynn Lake Gold Project: Gordon Mine Pit Dewatering Notice of Alteration / Notice of Change. We would appreciate consideration of the changes outlined and recommended, based on the rationale provided. Document Location Reference Comment/Rationale Analysis of Proposed Change to the Lynn Lake Gold Project – Pit Dewatering Report Section 1: Introduction March 6, 2023 is incorrect. Change date to March 5, 2023 to correspond to linked Decision Statement. July 2024 amended decision statement – suggest adding full date of July 26, 2024 for consistency to other dates listed in section. Section 2: Proponent’s Project Change “dewatering would occur over a period of three months during the operation phase….” This is incorrect. Dewatering will occur over a period of approximately three months during the CONSTRUCTION phase. Change “operation” to “construction”. Section 6: Conclusion 1. “2023 environmental assessment” should be 2020 environmental assessment Document Location Reference Comment/Rationale Amended Federal Decision ...
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Attachment Transport Canada's comments on the draft EA Report for the Lynn Lake Gold Project

  • Lynn Lake Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Transport Canada
  • Reference number: 120
  • Submitted: 2022-12-16 - 10:40 AM
  • Participation notice: Public Notice: Public Comments Invited on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report and Potential Conditions
  • Please see the attached submission
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  • Transport Canada December 15, 2022 1 UNCLASSIFIED / NON CLASSIFIÉ LYNN LAKE GOLD PROJECT: Transport Canada comments on the November 2022 Draft Environmental Assessment Report Chapter /Section Title, Section #, Page # Original text from the Agency ECCC’s input/comments Rationale Executive Summary p. ii-iii “The Agency also considered … effects related to changes to the environment that are directly linked or necessarily incidental to federal decisions that may be required for the Project, including: … and permit(s) under the Canadian Navigable Waters Act by Transport Canada.” Transport Canada recommends the sentence be changed to the following: “The Agency also considered … effects related to changes to the environment that are directly linked or necessarily incidental to federal decisions that may be required for the Project, including: … and permit(s) approval(s) under the Canadian Navigable Waters Act by Transport Canada.” “Approval” is the preferred term as under section 7 of the Canadian Navigable Waters Act, the Minister of Transport issues an “approval” for a work, rather than a permit. Changing “permit(s)” to “approvals” would also bring the sentence into alignment with the “approvals” discussed on pp. 181-182 of the Draft Environmental Assessment Report. 9 Impacts to Aboriginal or Treaty Rights 9.3 Issues to be Addressed During the Regulatory Approval Phase pp. 181-182 “Should the Project proceed, federal authorities with a regulatory role will continue consultation with Indigenous nations after the environmental assessment decision is issued. Specifically, relevant federal authorities will consult ...
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Attachment RE: Lynn Lake Gold Project - Comments Requested on the Draft Environmental Assessment and Draft Potential EA Conditions - Due December 7

  • Lynn Lake Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Environment and Climate Change Canada
  • Reference number: 115
  • Submitted: 2022-12-09 - 3:19 PM
  • Participation notice: Public Notice: Public Comments Invited on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report and Potential Conditions
  • Please see the attached submission. 
  • Attachment included
  • 1 LYNN LAKE GOLD PROJECT: ECCC input into the Draft EA Report Chapter /Section Title, Section #, Page # Original text from the Agency ECCC’s input/comments Rationale 2.2.2 MacLellan Site Tailings Management Facility p.28 “The use of a full liner beneath the Tailings Management Facility was not proposed as the current design was considered more economically feasible and would allow tailings consolidation over time.” ECCC recommends that the Agency consider expanding the Agency’s text to reflect the following additional rationale provided by the Proponent, in their response to Information Request IAAC-R2-75: In response to IAAC-R2-75 the Proponent noted: With a fully lined TMF, the lack of foundation drainage would prolong the tailings consolidation process, reducing long-term stability and increasing the risk of embankment failure. To include additional relevant information and rationale provided by the Proponent. 3.2.1 Proponent’s Alternatives Assessment Mine Waste Disposal p.39 “Use of a full liner beneath the Tailings Management Facility was not selected as this option was not considered economically feasible.” As in the previous recommendation (for 2.2.2), ECCC recommends that the Agency consider expanding the Agency’s text to reflect additional rationale provided by the Proponent. To include additional relevant information and rationale provided by the proponent 6.2 Groundwater Decommissionin g/Closure p.62 “Seepage collection systems around the mine rock storage areas, and ore and overburden stockpiles at the Gordon and MacLellan sites, and around the Tailings Management Facility at the MacLellan site ...
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  • Environmental Protection Operations Directorate Prairie & Northern Region ECCC File: 4194-10-5/3295 9250 49 Street Edmonton, AB T6B1K5 CIAR Reference: 80140 December 09, 2022 via email at: Wajeeha.Siddiqui@iaac-aeic.gc.ca Wajeeha Siddiqui Impact Assessment Agency of Canada 1145-9700 Jasper Avenue Edmonton, AB. T5J 4C3 Dear Wajeeha Siddiqui, Re: Lynn Lake Gold Project - Comments Requested on the Draft Environmental Assessment and Draft Potential EA Conditions Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has reviewed the Draft Environmental Assessment and Draft Potential EA Conditions for the above-noted Project as requested by the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada’s November 7, 2022 letter. Our input attached is based on ECCC’s mandate in the context of the Species at Risk Act (SARA), the Migratory Birds Convention Act 1994 (MBCA), the Canadian Environmental Protection Act 1999 (CEPA) and the pollution prevention provisions s.36(3) the Fisheries Act (FA). Please contact Marcus Edino at or if you need more information. Sincerely, Margaret Fairbairn A/Regional Director, Environmental Protection and Operations Directorate Prairie Northern Region Attachment #1: 2022_12_09_LLGP-ECCC_Comments_on_EA_Report Attachment #2: 2022_12_09_LLGP-ECCC_Comments_Potential_Conditions cc: Gayle Hatchard, A/Head, EA South, EPOD, ECCC Marcus Edino Environmental Assessment Officer, EA South, EPOD, ECCC <Original signed by> <Email address removed><Personal information removed>
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  • 1 LYNN LAKE GOLD PROJECT: ECCC input into the Draft Potential Conditions Section title, Section #, Page # Original text from the Agency ECCC’s input/comments ECCC’s recommended edits from original text are outlined in red and text to be removed in strikethrough. Rationale 8. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS GHG Emissions 8.1.2, p.20 “for each source of emissions identified pursuant to condition 8.1.1, identify the best available technologies and best environmental practices (BAT/BEP) , including emerging technologies and practices at a sufficiently advanced stage of technological development to become technically and economically feasible over the life of the Designated Project, taking into account the BAT/BEP determination process as ECCC recommends the Agency revise the text as follows: “for each source of emissions identified pursuant to condition 8.1.1, identify the best available technologies and best environmental practices (BAT/BEP) , including emerging technologies and practices at a sufficiently advanced stage of technological development to become technically and economically feasible over the life of the Designated Project, taking into account the BAT/BEP determination process as described in the Government of Canada’s Strategic Assessment of Climate Change and the latest version of its relevant technical guide;” The technical guide is currently in draft and the proponent should refer to the latest versions of the documents. 2 described in the Government of Canada’s Strategic Assessment of Climate Change and its relevant technical guide;” GHG Emissions 8.1.4, p.20 “establish declining greenhouse gas emission targets at ...
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Attachment FW: Lynn Lake Gold Project - Posting of the Draft Environmental Assessment Report - MCFN comments [BLG-DOCUMENTS.FID8057974]

  • Lynn Lake Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Marcel Colomb First Nation
  • Reference number: 118
  • Submitted: 2022-12-09 - 10:16 AM
  • Participation notice: Public Notice: Public Comments Invited on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report and Potential Conditions
  • Please see the attached submission. 
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  • 1 Potential conditions under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada is contemplating the following potential conditions in relation to the Lynn Lake Gold Project (the Designated Project) located in Manitoba for recommendation to the Minister of the Environment (the Minister) for inclusion in a Decision Statement issued under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012. If the Minister decides that the carrying out of the Designated Project is unlikely to cause significant adverse environmental effects as defined under subsections 5(1) and 5(2), or if the Minister decides that the Designated Project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects and the Governor in Council decides such effects are justified in the circumstances, the Designated Project would be allowed to proceed, and any conditions established by the Minister under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 would become legally binding. Pursuant to section 184 of the Impact Assessment Act, a Decision Statement issued by the Minister under subsection 54(1) of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 is deemed to be a Decision Statement issued under subsection 65(1) of the Impact Assessment Act, other than for the purposes of section 70. 1 Definitions Agency means the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada. Baseline means the environmental conditions prior to initiating construction of the Designated Project. Construction means the phase of the Designated Project during which the Proponent undertakes the site preparation, building or installation of any components of the Designated Project, ...
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  • December 9, 2022 VIA EMAIL: stephen.mccarthy@iaac-aeic.gc.ca Stephen McCarthy Senior Consultation Analyst Impact Assessment Agency of Canada Dear Mr. McCarthy: Re: Alamos Gold Inc.’s Lynn Lake Gold Project (the “Project”) – Response to Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the “Agency”) draft report dated November 2022 (the “draft EA Report”) and draft Conditions for Approval (the “draft EA Conditions”) We are deeply disappointed in the draft EA Report and draft EA Conditions. The Agency appears to have under-stated or misunderstood the scope, nature and implications of the potential impacts of the Project on our community. It will take significant work by the Agency to re-write these documents to fulfil the Agency’s obligations under the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 (“CEAA 2012”) and the Crown’s obligations to consult and accommodate Marcel Colomb First Nation (“MCFN”) and to adequately ensure the protection of our constitutionally protected rights. The Crown’s decision whether to approve the Project, and on what basis, will be the most significant Crown decision for MCFN in over a generation. Without major improvements to both the draft EA Report and draft EA Conditions, MCFN will suffer a range of significant adverse effects from the Project on the factors identified in section 5(1)(c) of CEAA 2012 and on our Aboriginal and treaty rights. I. The Draft EA Report There are several major flaws with the draft EA Report. The Agency appears to have ignored, or at very least inadequately considered, information about MCFN’s interests and concerns in each of the Project Development Area (“PDA”), Local Assessment Area (“LAA”) and Regional Assessment Area (“RAA”). This appears ...
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  • Lynn Lake Gold Project Environmental Impact Statement Federal IR Responses Round 2, Package 2 Extract of response to IAAC-R2-57 Marcel Colomb First Nation Baseline and Mitigation Table Prepared by: Stantec Consulting Ltd. June 3, 2022 LYNN LAKE GOLD PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT Report on Baseline Conditions and Potential Project Effects for Indigenous Nations in Support of Response to Information Request IAAC-R2-57 12 Table Error! No text of specified style in document.-1 Marcel Colomb First Nation Baseline and Mitigation Table Consultation/Engagement Input Species/Locations Identified Relevant Regulatory Filings1 Potential Project Effects Proposed Mitigation Measures Monitoring and Follow Up Additional Alamos Response Marcel Colomb First Nation – information obtained through Alamos Indigenous engagement program current to May 9, 2022 Atmospheric Environment Issues and Concerns MCFN expressed concern about potential atmospheric environment effects, including potential project effects on air quality, which may affect hunting and fishing habitats. MCFN expressed concerns that mine pollution (including mining dust, chemicals, and contaminants) may contaminate the air and enter the food chain. MCFN identified historic or future air contamination pathways affecting MCFN health and livelihood as a central concern. MCFN stated that the atmospheric environment assessment was focused on mine infrastructure and air quality guidelines within the LAA and RAA; from MCFN’s perspective the assessment lacked the Project’s contribution of additional metals or contaminants (however small the contribution may be) to the further degradation of the environment and the ...
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Attachment 17-HCAA-01029- Lynn Lake Draft EA report and Draft EA conditions - DFO comments and edits for consideration

  • Lynn Lake Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Fisheries and Oceans Canada
  • Reference number: 122
  • Submitted: 2022-12-07 - 6:02 PM
  • Participation notice: Public Notice: Public Comments Invited on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report and Potential Conditions
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  • Table 1. EA conditions and EA draft report_DFOCommentsedits Section Chapter Pg Number Text/Edit Comment 6.3.1 Surface Water pg. 70 "The Proponent did not anticipate that the new diversion channel would alter surface water quantity and flow to adjacent waterbodies as effects to groundwater and surface water patterns would be similar to the existing diversion channel between Gordon and Farley Lakes. " contradicts "The diversion channel would remain in place permanently to maintain connectivity between Gordon and Farley Lakes, therefore resulting in permanent changes to groundwater flow patterns and discharge, and associated changes to surface water quantity and flow." The two statements contradict each other. Additional details are requested here to describe the diversion channel's anticipated impacts to groundwater and surface water flow during decommissioning, while impacts are not anticipated to occur during construction. 6.3.3 Surface Water pg.80 "The rate of discharge of water to Gordon and Farley Lakes from dewatering the existing Wendy and East pit lakes and the interceptor wells will be adjusted to match the background flow rates of Farley Creek, as identified in the Environmental Impact Statement" DFO is requesting that the Agency confirm with the proponent if this mitigation measure is now technically feasible. See edit 10 below. 7.1.1 Fish and Fish Habitat Table 12 pg. 91; pg. 96 Check square footage. The square footage areas for the effluent pipe footprints should be the same. Table 12 cites 110 m2; pg. 96 cites 108 m2. ‘108’ is the correct value based on Table IAAC-R2-46- 14. 7.1.1 Fish and Fish Habitat Pg. 94 "As this change As this 2°C ...
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  • Fisheries and Oceans Canada Pêches et Océans Canada Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program Fisheries and Oceans Canada Ontario and Prairie Region 1028 Parsons Rd SW Edmonton, Alberta T6X 0J4 Programme de Protection du poisson et de son habitat Pêches et Océans Canada Région de l'Ontario et des Prairies 1028 rue Parsons Sud-Ouest Edmonton, Alberta T6X 0J4 Your file Votre référence December 7, 2022 Our file Notre référence 17-HCAA-01029 Wajeeha Siddiqui Lynn Lake Gold Project c/o Impact Assessment Agency of Canada Subject: Lynn Lake Gold Project – DFO final comments/edits requested on draft EA Report and draft EA conditions. Dear Wajeeha Siddiqui: Thank you for your letter dated November 7, 2022, requesting Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) provide our final comments on the draft EA report and draft condition for the proposed Lynn Lake Gold Project (the Project). Overall, it is our opinion that the Agency has accurately and adequately characterized the potential environmental effects and key mitigations and follow-up program measures; and, summarized the analysis by Alamos Gold Inc. and the comments and views of DFO. Attached you will find a table collating our Department’s final comments and edits for your consideration. Should there be any questions or concerns regarding this submission, please contact Amelia Corrigan ( ) and Eddie Noton ( ). Yours sincerely, Brandi Mogge Team Leader – Mining, Oil & Gas – South Fish and Fish Habitat Protection Program Ontario and Prairie Region Fisheries and Oceans Canada <contact information ...
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Attachment FW: Sayisi Dene First Nation Review of the Alamos Gold Inc. Lynn Lake Gold Project - Environmental Assessment Report and Potential Conditions

  • Lynn Lake Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Sayisi Dene First Nation
  • Reference number: 117
  • Submitted: 2022-12-07 - 3:01 PM
  • Participation notice: Public Notice: Public Comments Invited on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report and Potential Conditions
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  • 1 | P a g e December 7, 2022 Minister Steven Guilbeault House of Commons Ottawa, ON, K1A 0A6 Email: steven.guilbeault@parl.gc.ca Stephen McCarthy Senior Consultation Analyst, Prairie and Northern Region Email: Stephen.mccarthy@iaac-aeic.gc.ca Dear Mr. Guilbeault and Mr. McCarthy, RE: Sayisi Dene First Nation Review of the Alamos Gold Inc. Lynn Lake Gold Project - Environmental Assessment Report and Potential Conditions I am submitting this review letter, as the elected Chief, on behalf of the Council and Nation members of the Sayisi Dene First Nation (“SDFN”). Throughout the regulatory phases of this Project, Sayisi Dene First Nation has worked diligently to describe the impacts, issues and concerns which our Nation members have in relation to the Alamos Gold Inc. Project. Our spirituality and identities are rooted in our territory and we continue to strive to protect the air, land, water and wildlife to ensure future generations can continue to enjoy and practice our culture unimpeded. We have reviewed the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada’s (“IAAC”) Environmental Assessment Report (the “Assessment Report”) for the Alamos Gold Inc. (“Alamos”) Lynn Lake Gold Project (“the Project”).In the development of the Assessment Report the IAAC relied on Indigenous Nation’s comments submitted on the record, while consulting with other government agencies, such as Environment and Climate Change, and the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. As listed in the IAAC’s Practitioner’s Guide to the Impact Assessment Act (“Practitioner’s Guide”) Guidance: Assessment of Potential Impacts on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples, “consulting and collaborating with Indigenous peoples is a key component of ...
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Attachment Health Canada - Review of Lynn Lake Gold Project Draft Environmental Assessment and Draft Potential EA Conditions

  • Lynn Lake Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Health Canada
  • Reference number: 123
  • Submitted: 2022-12-07 - 11:30 AM
  • Participation notice: Public Notice: Public Comments Invited on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report and Potential Conditions
  • Please see the attached submissions
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  • 6 Predicted Changes to the Environment 6.1 Atmospheric Environment The Agency summarized the Proponent’s assessment of changes to the atmospheric environment with input from federal authorities and Indigenous nations. This summary supports the analysis of effects on fish and fish habitat (Chapter 7.1), migratory birds (Chapter 7.2), species at risk (Chapter 7.3), Indigenous Peoples’ current use of lands and resources for traditional purposes, physical and cultural heritage, and sites of significance (Chapter 7.4), Indigenous Peoples’ health and socio-economic conditions (Chapter 7.5), and federal lands (Chapter 7.6), included in this EA Report. The Agency is of the view that the Proponent adequately considered potential effects of the Project on the atmospheric environment and that the Proponent’s proposed mitigation measures, monitoring, and follow- up programs (Appendix D) are appropriate to address potential project effects to the atmospheric environment. The Agency’s conclusions are based on an analysis of the Proponent’s assessment , including the Proponent’s proposed mitigation, monitoring, and follow-up measures, and the views expressed by federal authorities and Indigenous nations. 6.1.1 Proponent’s Assessment of Environmental Effects Air Quality and Odour Emissions During construction, operation, and decommissioning/closure at the Gordon and MacLellan sites, sources of atmospheric contaminant emissions that could affect air quality include: diesel combustion emissions; emissions from explosives detonation (i.e. nitrogen oxides (NOX), carbon monoxide (CO), and sulphur dioxide (SO2)); fugitive dust emissions from mining equipment, haul trucks, light personnel vehicles, ...
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  • 6.4 The Proponent shall develop, prior to construction and in consultation with Indigenous groups, Health Canada, Environment and Climate Change Canada and any other relevant authorities, a follow-up program to verify the accuracy of the environmental assessment as it pertains to adverse environmental effects of changes to the quality of air and country foods on the health of Indigenous Peoples, taking into account available traditional knowledge provided by Indigenous groups related to current use of lands and resources for traditional purposes. The Proponent shall implement the follow-up program during all phases of the Designated Project. As part of the implementation of the follow-up program, the Proponent shall: 6.4.1 identify, in consultation with Indigenous groups, the species of fish, vegetation and wildlife used as country foods and determine the locations where these species shall be monitored; 6.4.2 monitor, beginning prior to construction and continuing through post-closure, contaminants of potential concern, including mercury, methylmercury, arsenic and copper, in species at locations identified in condition 6.4.1; 6.4.3 monitor ambient air concentrations of TSP, PM10, PM2.5, NO2 and dustfall on Marcel Colomb First Nation’s Black Sturgeon Reserve, and upwind and downwind from the Project development areas during all project phases, taking into account 24-hour and 1-hour thresholds of the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment’s Canadian Ambient Air Quality Standards during all project phases on Marcel Colomb First Nation’s Black Sturgeon Reserve, and upwind and downwind from the Project development areas; 6.4.4 monitor meteorological conditions ...
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  • 7.5 Indigenous Peoples – Health and Socio- Economic Conditions The Project could cause residual adverse effects on the health and socio-economic conditions of Indigenous Peoples, including the physical health of individuals and communities and community well- being, through changes to the availability, quality, and access to country foods; access to resources and sites of traditional and cultural importance; surface water and groundwater quality; the atmospheric environment; and the availability and access to community services and infrastructure. The Agency is of the view that the Project is not likely to cause significant adverse effects on Indigenous Peoples’ health and socio-economic conditions after taking into account the proposed key mitigation measures. The Agency’s conclusions are based on an analysis of the Proponent’s assessment, including the Proponent’s proposed mitigation, monitoring, and follow-up measures, and the views expressed by federal authorities and Indigenous nations. 7.5.1 Effects on Indigenous Peoples’ Health 7.5.1.1 Proponent’s Assessment of Effects The Project may result in adverse effects to the health of Indigenous Peoples during all project phases through changes to the atmospheric environment, surface water and groundwater quality, the acoustic environment, and country foods. Atmospheric Environment During construction, operation, and decommissioning/closure, vehicle exhaust and fugitive dust emissions from project-related transportation and operation of heavy equipment could result in the release of atmospheric contaminants, such as total suspended particulates, PM 2.5, PM10, NO2, CO, and SO2, as discussed in Chapter 6.1 (Atmospheric ...
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Attachment Lynn Lake Gold Project - Comments Requested on the Draft Environmental Assessment and Draft Potential EA Conditions - Due December 7

  • Lynn Lake Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Natural Resources Canada
  • Reference number: 121
  • Submitted: 2022-12-07 - 10:02 AM
  • Participation notice: Public Notice: Public Comments Invited on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report and Potential Conditions
  • Please see the attached submissions
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  • December 07, 2022 CIAR File No.: 80140 Wajeeha Siddiqui Project Manager, Prairie and Northern Region Impact Assessment Agency of Canada Subject: Lynn Lake Gold Project - Comments Requested on the Draft Environmental Assessment and Draft Potential EA Conditions - Due December 7 On November 07, 2022 the Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (the Agency) requested Natural Resources Canada (NRCan) to conduct a review and comment on the Draft Environmental Assessment (EA) and Draft Potential EA Conditions for the Lynn Lake Gold Project. NRCan is participating in the environmental assessment process pursuant to section 20 of the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act, 2012 as a department in possession of specialist or expert information or knowledge related to the Project. NRCan has conducted its review of the Proponent’s responses to IRs based on the department’s expertise in hydrogeology, acid rock drainage and metal leaching, as well as our role as administrators of the Explosives Act. NRCan is providing comments intended to clarify and add precision to descriptions of NRCan’s expertise in the Draft EA report and there is no change in NRCan’s technical review or associated recommendations. Details of NRCan’s comments can be found in the attached appendix (Natural Resources Canada's comments on the Draft EA Report for the Lynn Lake Project). If you have any questions. Please contact me via e-email at . Thank you, Vikash Narine Environmental Assessment Officer Office of the Chief Scientist cc: Peter Unger – A/Director, Impact Assessment Division <email address removed> <email address removed>
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  • Natural Resources Canada Comments on Draft Lynn Lake EA Report December 07, 2022 Page: Section: Draft EA Report Text: NRCan Comment: 65 6.2.2 Natural Resources Canada noted concerns that, as groundwater flows through bedrock slowly, residual project effects on groundwater quantity and quality may not be observable at groundwater monitoring wells during operation. Natural Resources Canada recommended that the Proponent be required to monitor groundwater seepage intercepted by the seepage collection systems throughout operation to assist in the timely identification of residual effects to groundwater and to inform whether contingency measures are required. To validate and transiently calibrate the groundwater model for the Gordon site, Natural Resources Canada also recommended that the Proponent use the results of ongoing monitoring, including long term pumping tests, to support the design of the interceptor well system. To validate and transiently calibrate the groundwater model for the MacLellan site, the quantity of groundwater inflow to the open pit should be monitored and monitoring data used to update the groundwater model if differences between the monitoring data and the conceptual model are observed. Natural Resources Canada noted concerns that the interceptor wells may not be able to collect sufficient groundwater volumes to offset lake level drawdown in Gordon and Farley Lakes after the first two years of operation or during the summer months. As such, supplementary mitigation measures Natural Resources Canada noted ...
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Attachment Alamos Gold Inc.'s comments on IAAC EA Report & Potential Terms & Conditions

  • Lynn Lake Gold Project
  • Author: Administrator on behalf of Alamos Gold Inc.
  • Reference number: 114
  • Submitted: 2022-12-07 - 9:48 AM
  • Participation notice: Public Notice: Public Comments Invited on the Draft Environmental Assessment Report and Potential Conditions
  • Please see the attached submission
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  • Memo To: Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) From: Alamos Gold Inc. (the Proponent) Project/File: 111473033 Date: December 6, 2022 Reference: Proponent Review of the Lynn Lake Gold Project Draft Environmental Assessment and Potential Terms and Conditions The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (IAAC) has completed their Environmental Assessment (EA) report1 and potential terms and conditions2 (T&Cs) of the EA for the Alamos Gold Lynn Lake Gold Project (LLGP or the Project). The draft EA report and the T&Cs were reviewed with respect to the assessment of potential effects of the LLGP. The following provides the Proponent’s comments and recommendations on the draft EA report and potential T&Cs. The comments and recommendations are ranked as follows: • “Recommendation” – a suggestion made to the EA report and/or T&C authors. • “Deviation” – a noted error or discrepancy between either the draft EA report and Alamos Gold Inc. (Alamos; the Proponent) submitted materials (specifically the Environmental Impact Statement or Information Request responses) or between the draft EA report and the potential T&Cs. • “Key Issue” – a recommendation or requirement that as currently written is a challenge to meet and if unchanged has the potential to be a Project showstopper. • “Showstopper” – a recommendation or requirement that as written is not technically and/or economically feasible and if remains, ends the potential for the LLGP to proceed (“poison pill”). Alamos appreciates the opportunity to provide IAAC with comments and recommendations and is open to discussing any of the following to reach agreement and continue to advance the Project successfully. Regards, Alamos Gold Inc. 1 Impact ...
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