The minister of natural resources and forestry licences, permits, amend conditions imposed. Mining has been a part of ontarios fabric since the dawn of civilization and it is an integral component of its hightech, environmentallyconscious future. Amendments to the ontario mining act nimonik environment. Jul 23, 2010 the 1906 act governed prospecting and mining in ontario during most of the 20th century including its first three decades in which an unprecedented series of major mineral discoveries were made. Mining has been a part of ontario s fabric since the dawn of civilization and it is an integral component of its hightech, environmentallyconscious future. Minerals and mining act natural resource governance. The geology of ontario consists of the study of the rock formations in the most populated province of canada.
Ontario mining act amendments take full effect april 1, 20. Extensions of the term of a prospecting licence 36. The regulatory changes relate to risk assessments, water and traffic management programs, and recording of seismic events. The mining act is the provincial legislation that governs and regulates prospecting, mineral exploration, mine development and rehabilitation in ontario. The principal legislation in ontario in relation to the industry is the mining act 1990 act and its accompanying regulations. It is made up of ancient precambrian igneous and metamorphic rock and overlain by younger sedimentary rocks and soils about 61% of the province is covered by the canadian shield.
It is a complex and wideranging piece of legislation. Canada chrome corporation and mnrf evidence of settlement discussions, without prejudice, settlement privilege, disclosure, confidentiality. Apr 12, 20 many of ontarios junior mining companies are struggling to catch up with the law this month as new regulations under the provinces centuryold mining act have just come into effect. Best practices for building and working safely on ice covers in ontario pdf 2. Iclg mining laws and regulations covers common issues in mining laws and regulations including the mechanics of acquisition of rights, foreign ownership and indigenous ownership requirements and restrictions, processing, beneficiation in 28 jurisdictions. In other instances, properties may have more than one title holder including registered owners for surface, mining or other rights. Ontario s native population was the first to tap into the provinces vast mineral wealth. Acronym act acronym act ma mining act muna municipal act aa assessment act na negligence act ara aggregate resources act pla public lands act bca business corporations act plta. Ontarios net debttogdp ratio will remain above quebecs ratio over the entire fiscal plan. Other relevant legislation includes the far north act 2010, the mining amendment act 2009, bill 39 of 2017 which amended the act and the mining tax act 1990. The purpose of the act is to encourage prospecting, online mining claim registration and exploration for the development of mineral resources, in a manner consistent with the recognition and affirmation of existing aboriginal and treaty rights in section 35 of the constitution act, 1982, including the duty to consult, and to m. The ontario mining environmental registry of ontario. For land survey the name and address of ontario land surveyor.
Yet, recording a claim for territory subject to an assertion of 1 mining act, rso 1990, c m14 as it appeared prior to 27 october 2009 mining act 1. Mining act ministry of energy, northern development and. Brief history of ontario mining republic of mining. In particular, we believe there is potential in the. The purpose of the act is to encourage prospecting, online mining claim registration and exploration for the development of mineral resources, in a manner consistent with the recognition and affirmation of existing aboriginal and treaty. Apr 30, 2020 learn how to register a mining claim, manage mining claims online, and apply for a prospectors licence. Mining amendment act resources processed in ontario, 2010. Similarly, the ontario mining act provides that, unless an exemption has been obtained, ores and minerals extracted in that province must be treated and refined in canada.
The 1906 act governed prospecting and mining in ontario during most of the 20th century including its first three decades in which an unprecedented series of major mineral discoveries were made. Attach a list if this space is insufficient forwarded with reports imited dote eerer the mining act certificate verifying report of work w. 37 current statute march 27, 2020 elaws currency date. Though manufacturing plays an important role in ontarios economy responsible for 12. Ontario mining act fact sheet mine closure plans your right. Ontarios native population was the first to tap into the provinces vast mineral wealth. Mining infographic with key hazard assessment services. The tax rate on taxable profit subject to mining tax is. The purpose of the act is to encourage prospecting, online mining claim registration and exploration for the development of mineral resources, in a manner consistent with the recognition and affirmation of existing. Internal responsibility system in underground mines. Many of ontarios junior mining companies are struggling to catch up with the law this month as new regulations under the provinces. In his order of december 18, 1996, the mining recorder for the sudbury and southern ontario mining divisions ordered that mining claim 1215605 would.
Corporation did not satisfy clause 432a of the mining act and therefore mining claim 1215605 was not considered to be in substantial compliance with the mining act and ontario regulation 796. Ontarios mining act to reflect modern day values associated with our public lands, alleviate landuse conflicts, and to protect the public interest. The ontario mining association oma appreciates the opportunity to comment on behalf of our members on the governments proposal to amend the mining act related to closure plan amendments. In his order of december 18, 1996, the mining recorder for the sudbury and southern ontario mining divisions ordered that mining claim 1215605 would not be recorded but would remain on file as filed only and by way of priority. A new ontario mining act 1 comes into full force april 1, 20 the last time the mining act had a major overhaul, famed american gangster bugsy siegel was a newborn and sir wilfrid laurier was prime minister of canada. Learn how to register a mining claim, manage mining claims online, and apply for a prospectors licence. A new ontario mining act 1 comes into full force april 1, 20. Decisions these documents are available in english only. The ontario mining act is undergoing a lot of changes. Mining industry struggling with new ontario regulations. Regulation respecting asbestos on construction projects and in buildings buildings and repair operations made under the occupational health and safety act.
Oil, gas and salt resources act reasoned decisions a list of reasoned decisions made by the ontario mining and lands tribunal under the oil, gas and salt resources act. As of january 1, 2017, amendments to regulation 854 mines and mining plants of the occupational health and safety act became law. In 2017, approximately 70% of all new mining equity capital raised in the world came from the tsx and tsxv. New requirements for ontario mines january 1, 2017. Mining lands administration ministry of energy, northern. Ontario mining act amendments take full effect april 1. Ontario is fourthlargest jurisdiction in total area when the territories of the northwest territories and nunavut are included.
The mining act in the matter of mining claims s3016181, 3016187 and 3016188, situate in the township of dill, in the sudbury mining division, all recorded on the 15th day of april, 2003, in the name of 1520658 ontario inc. The active stage of closure and rehabilitation requires 2 10 years, while monitoring to ensure the physical and chemical stability of the environment can last for decades, if not centuries. Application for extension of term of reconnaissance licence prospecting licence 34. Bill 36, mining amendment act resources processed in ontario. The mining industry in ontario produces more than 30 different metal and nonmetal mineral products, and is responsible for a major percentage of canadas nickel, gold, copper and platinumgroup metals production. Ontarios mining lands are registered and managed online with the mining lands administration system mlas. Mar 26, 2020 ontario mining tax is imposed on profits from the extraction of mineral substances raised and sold by operators of ontario mines.
The surface and mining rights of the areas outlined in red on the attached sketches, situated in the townships of denton g3224, opasatika g0885, porcupine mining division, and in the townships of raglan m0144 and randcliffe m0143, southern ontario mining. On april 30, 2009 wildlands league was pleased to see several changes proposed by minister gravelle with respect to ontarios mining act. The last time the mining act had a major overhaul, famed american gangster bugsy siegel was a newborn and sir wilfrid laurier was prime minister of canada. Regulation of mining in ontario began in 1845 through a collection of statutes. The minister of natural resources and forestry licences, permits, amend conditions imposed, brine disposal. Hood, president of sturgex mines limited post office address hereby certify. Mining industry struggling with new ontario regulations the. The document applies to the complete life cycle of mining, from exploration to mine closure, and environmental management practices are recommended to mitigate the identified environmental concerns. Iclg mining laws and regulations covers common issues in mining laws and regulations including the mechanics of acquisition of rights, foreign ownership and indigenous ownership requirements and restrictions, processing, beneficiation in 28 jurisdictions published. Located in central canada, it is canadas most populous province, with 38. The environmental code of practice for metal mines describes operational activities and associated environmental concerns of this industrial sector.
Mining act ministry of energy, northern development and mines. Understanding mining rights in ontario purpose of the ontario mining act. Mining 2020 laws and regulations canada ontario iclg. On november 1, 2012, a large number of these changes went into effect. Hardrock mining has taken place in the province for over years as of 2012. Ontario mining act fact sheet mine closure plans your. For legislative accuracy refer to the mining tax act mta and regulation 769 reg. Ohsa legislationregulation green books publications ontario. Recording a mining claim within aboriginal title territory triggers the duty to consult, but the amended mining act still does not require consultation prior to the recording stage. The goals are to ensure that those who work in ontarios mines come home healthy and safe at the end of every shift, and to maintain a productive and innovative mining industry.
It is too early to know whether that is just a euphemism, but one. Canada chrome corporation and mnrf and neskatanga first nation. This book contains the complete and current ontario ohsa and regulations and includes drilled holes for easy posting. The amendments are being sold by the province as a modernization. This guide is provided for convenience only and additional instructions are included within the ontario mining tax return return. A list of reasoned decisions made by the ontario mining and lands tribunal under the mining act.
Amendments to the ontario mining act by jonathan brun, march 23rd, 2010. Ontario is one of the thirteen provinces and territories of canada. Anyone can use the mlas map viewer to view active, unpatented mining claims in ontario. The trials and tribulations of ontarios mining act. Supply chain management act government, broader public sector and health sector entities, 2019, s. In new brunswick and newfoundland and labrador, the government may make an order requiring minerals to be processed within the province. No person may prospect on a parcel of land that is subject to a claim, a mining concession or a mining lease, or on a parcel of land referred to in section 304. First, ontarios revised mining regime still does not require consultation prior to the recording of a mining claim. Contents sections definitions 1 part i general 224 part ii fire protection 2545 part iii access to workplaces 4654 part iv. The short title of this act is the mining amendment act resources processed in ontario, 2010.
Changes to the regulatory climate the security that mining companies thought they enjoyed with ontarios regulatory framework was seriously questioned in 2012, when the ministry of northern development and mines introduced a number of changes to ontarios mining act. Mining act and elaborated in ontario regulation 24000 amended to ontario regulation 28203 mine development and closure under part vii of the act. Ontario mining tax is imposed on profits from the extraction of mineral substances raised and sold by operators of ontario mines. Any section or regulation references are to the mta or the reg and are noted in this manner e. Since our establishment in 1920, the oma has been committed to improving the competitiveness of the mining sector in ontario, while promoting safety and.
Explanatory note the bill amends the mining act which currently provides that all ores or minerals raised or removed from lands, claims or mining rights that are patented, leased or otherwise disposed of must be treated and refined in canada. A major revision of the mining act came in 1906 and the act was periodically amended throughout the 20th century. The government aims to bring it into the 21st century with more consultations, more rights for native communities and online staking. The ontario mining act requires progressive rehabilitation throughout the life of the mine. Second, at least some treaties in ontario, such as treaty nine, protect the right to implement the laws of the first nations signatories, including anishinaabek laws.
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