Marban Gold Mine Project
O3 Mining Inc. is proposing the construction and operation of a new open-pit gold mine located in the Dubuisson Sector of Val-d'Or, in Quebec. As proposed, the Marban Mining Project would include the mining of three open pits, the construction of a new ore processing plant, new waste rock, tailings and overburden stockpiles, the relocation of an existing road and the diversion of a permanent watercourse. The project would have a maximum ore production capacity of 16,400 tonnes per day and a 10-year life span.
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Latest update
February 8, 2023 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada has suspended the timeline for the impact assessment at the request (in French only) of the proponent.
January 20, 2023 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada issued the Summary of Issues to the proponent on January 6, 2023, for the preparation of the Detailed Project Description and Response to the Summary of Issues.
January 20, 2023 — The Impact Assessment Agency of Canada issued the Summary of Issues to the proponent on January 6, 2023, for the preparation of the Detailed Project Description and Response to the Summary of Issues.
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Key documents
| Document Number | Document Title | File | Date |
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| 30 | Notice Time Limit Suspension with Reasons | - | February 8, 2023 |
| 28 | Summary of Issues | PDF (460 KB) | January 6, 2023 |
| 3 | Public Notice - Comments Invited on the Summary of the Initial Project Description | - | December 1, 2022 |
| 2 | Summary of the Initial Project Description | PDF (1.9 MB) | December 1, 2022 |
| 1 | Description initiale de projet (French Only) | PDF (16.7 MB) | December 1, 2022 |
Contacts
Marban Mining ProjectImpact Assessment Agency of Canada
901-1550, Estimauville Avenue
Québec, Quebec G1J 0C1
Telephone: 418-649-6444
Email: Marban@iaac-aeic.gc.ca
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Location
- Val-d'Or (Quebec)
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Nature of Activity
- Mines and Minerals
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Assessment Status
Suspended -
Start Date
2022-12-01 -
Proponent
O3 Mining Inc. -
Authorities
- Impact Assessment Agency of Canada
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Assessment Type
Planning Phase for Impact Assessment -
Reference Number
84117
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