Great Bear Gold Project
Kinross Gold Corporation is proposing the construction, operation, decommissioning and abandonment of a new open-pit and underground gold mine with an on-site metal mill, located 23 kilometres southeast of Red Lake, Ontario. As proposed, the Great Bear Gold Project would include two open-pits and produce up to 60,000 tonnes of ore per day, while the metal mill would process up to 15,000 tonnes of ore per day. The project would operate for about 20 years.
Latest update
June 8, 2024 — The public comment period on the draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and Public Participation Plan closed on June 7, 2024. The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada is considering comments received to inform the preparation of the final guidelines and plan that will be issued to the proponent.
At a glance
Planning
Planning
In progress
56/180 days
Key documents
- Draft Indigenous Engagement and Participation Plan May 8, 2024
- Draft Permitting Plan May 8, 2024
- Draft Cooperation Plan May 8, 2024
- Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines May 8, 2024
- Draft Public Participation Plan May 8, 2024
- Summary of the detailed project description of a designated project February 23, 2024
- Detailed project description of a designated project February 23, 2024
- Summary of Issues September 29, 2023
Comment periods
- Public notice - Public Comments Invited on the Draft Tailored Impact Statement Guidelines and Public Participation Plan May 8, 2024 to June 7, 2024 - Closed
- Public Notice - Public Comments Invited on the Summary of the Initial Project Description August 17, 2023 to September 18, 2023 - Closed
Post Decision
Post Decision phase is an ongoing process
If approved, the project may proceed to construction as federal authorizations and permits are issued, and as conditions and other requirements are met.
Post Decision
Not started
Participate
Contacts
Great Bear Gold ProjectImpact Assessment Agency of Canada
55 York Street, 6th Floor
Toronto, Ontario M5J 1R7
Telephone: 416-952-1576
Email: GreatBear@iaac-aeic.gc.ca
Media Relations
Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
160 Elgin Street, 22nd Floor
Ottawa, Ontario K1A 0H3
Telephone: 343-549-3870
Email: media@iaac-aeic.gc.ca
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Location
- 23 kilometres southeast of Red Lake (Ontario)
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Nature of Activity
- Mines and Minerals
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Assessment Status
In progress -
Start Date
2023-08-17 -
Proponent
Kinross Gold Corporation -
Authorities
- Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
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Assessment Type
Planning Phase for Impact Assessment -
Reference Number
85832
Disclaimer
This map is for illustrative purposes. The markers represent the approximate locations based on available data. More than one marker may be identified for a given assessment.
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