Final Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental Assessment
The Hardrock Project received a positive Environmental Assessment Decision from the federal Minister of Environment and Climate Change in December 2018. In March 2019, the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks also approved the EA. In accordance with Condition 27 of the provincial approval, the Final Environmental Assessment has been updated to incorporate additional and clarified information provided through the final review process.
Summary
View Final EIS/EA Summary - English
View Final EIS/EA Summary - French
Main Body
View Table of Contents, Abbreviations, Glossary
View Chapter 01: Introduction
View Chapter 02: Environmental Setting
View Chapter 03: Community and Stakeholder Consultation
View Chapter 04: Evaluation of Alternatives
View Chapter 05: Project Description
View Chapter 06: Environmental Effects Assessment Methods
View Chapter 07: Assessment of Potential Environmental Effects on the Atmospheric Environment
View Chapter 08: Assessment of Potential Environmental Effects on the Acoustic Environment
View Chapter 09: Assessment of Potential Environmental Effects on Groundwater
View Chapter 10: Assessment of Potential Environmental Effects on Surface Water
View Chapter 11: Assessment of Potential Environmental Effects on Fish and Fish Habitat
View Chapter 12: Assessment of Potential Environmental Effects on Vegetation Communities
View Chapter 13: Assessment of Potential Environmental Effects on Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat
View Chapter 14: Assessment of Potential Environmental Effects on Labour and Economy
View Chapter 15: Assessment of Potential Environmental Effects on Community Services and Infrastructure
View Chapter 16: Assessment of Potential Environmental Effects on Land and Resource Use
View Chapter 17: Assessment of Potential Environmental Effects on Heritage Resources
View Chapter 18: Assessment of Potential Environmental Effects on Traditional Land and Resources
View Chapter 19: Assessment of Potential Environmental Effects on Human and Ecological Health
View Chapter 20: Cumulative Effects Assessment
View Chapter 21: Effects of the Environment on the Project
View Chapter 22: Assessment of Effects of Potential Accidents or Malfunctions
View Chapter 23: Follow-Up and Monitoring Programs and Environmental Management Plans
View Chapter 24: Summary of Environmental Effects and Commitments
View Chapter 25: Benefits of the Project
View Chapter 26: Conclusions
Appendices
Appendix A: Final Environmental Impact Statement Guidelines and Approved Terms of Reference
Appendix B: Concordance Tables
Appendix C: Record of Consultation
Appendix D: Photographic Record
Appendix E: Environmental Baseline Reports
Appendix F: Technical Data Reports (TDR)
Appendix G: Assessment of Alternatives Supporting Documentation
Appendix H: Highway 11 Realignment Preliminary Design Report (PDR)
Appendix I: Conceptual Closure Plan
Appendix K: Tailings Management Facility Design Reports
Appendix L: Environmental Conditions - Hardrock Project; Historical Mining and Lake Water Quality
Appendix M: Environmental Management and Monitoring Plans
Appendix N: Visual Simulations