Bending Lake Iron Project
Ambershaw Metallics Inc., a subsidiary of Legacy Hill Resources, is proposing the construction, operation, decommissioning and abandonment of an open-pit iron ore mine and an on-site metal mill, located 49 kilometres southwest of Ignace, Ontario. As proposed, the Bending Lake Iron Project would have a 30- to 40-year mine life with an ore production capacity of 23,000 tonnes per day. The metal mill would have an ore input capacity of 25,000 tonnes per day.
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Latest update
February 22, 2020 — The participant funding application period is closed. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada is reviewing the applications to determine funding allocations.
October 4, 2019 – The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada issued the final Environmental Impact Statement Guidelines to the proponent on October 4, 2019 for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement.
October 4, 2019 – The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada issued the final Environmental Impact Statement Guidelines to the proponent on October 4, 2019 for the preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement.
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Key documents
| Document Number | Document Title | File | Date |
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| 10 | Final Environmental Impact Statement Guidelines | PDF (1.4 MB) | October 4, 2019 |
| 6 | Notice of Commencement of an Environmental Assessment | - | August 21, 2019 |
| 5 | Notice of Environmental Assessment Determination | - | August 21, 2019 |
| 3 | Summary of a Project Description of a Designated Project | PDF (1.9 MB) | July 12, 2019 |
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Contacts
- Bending Lake Iron Project
- Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
- 600-55 York Street
- Toronto, ON, M5J 1R7
- Telephone: 416-952-1576
- Email: iaac.lacbendinglake.aeic@canada.ca
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Location
- 49 kilometres southwest of Ignace (Ontario)
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Project Type
- Mines and Minerals
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Status
In progress -
Start Date
2019-08-21 -
Proponent
Ambershaw Metallics Inc. -
Authorities
- Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
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Assessment Type
Environmental assessment under CEAA 2012 -
Reference Number
80181
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