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Northgate Minerals
proposed to construct a large open pit mine and dump tailings into Amazay
against the objection of First Nations in the area. The project was not
approved following joint provi...
 Northgate Minerals proposed to
construct a large open pit mine and dump tailings into Amazay against the
objection of First Nations in the area.
The project was not approved
following joint provincial-federal environmental assessment that found the
project was not in the public interest.
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Bamoos Lake is a
natural Lake Trout Lake and was proposed as one of two options for mine waste
disposal by Marathon PGM.The company has since committed to using an
alternative site for the tailings b...
 Bamoos
Lake is a natural Lake Trout Lake and was proposed as one of two options for
mine waste disposal by Marathon PGM.The company has since committed to using an
alternative site for the tailings but the other option would still involve the
destruction of fish-bearing water bodies.
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Taseko Mines Ltd.
proposed to drain Fish lake and fill in the Little Fish Lake and Fish Creek
watershed with tailings. The proposal was opposed by the Tsilhqot'in and
Secwepemc Nations, MiningWatch Ca...
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Black Lake, Quarry and Trail
Crk
Imperial Metal's
Red Chris project underwent a provincial environmental assessment but the
federal government only conducted a screening, contrary to what the Canadian
Environmental Assessment Act req...
 Imperial
Metal's Red Chris project underwent a provincial environmental assessment but
the federal government only conducted a screening, contrary to what the Canadian
Environmental Assessment Act requires. MiningWatch and Ecojustice took the
federal government all the way to the Supreme Court to ensure full assessments
including public participation are conducted by the federal government. This
large open pit mine is of concern to the Tahltan Nation and remains a concern to
MiningWatch.
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Bucko Lake is
proposed to be the tailings dump for Crowflight Minerals' Bucko Lake Mine. The
mine is currently operating with a temporary tailings impoundment pending
approval from the federal governm...
![]()  Bucko
Lake is proposed to be the tailings dump for Crowflight Minerals' Bucko Lake
Mine. The mine is currently operating with a temporary tailings impoundment
pending approval from the federal government.
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A molybdenum mine
proposed by Adanac Minerals received federal and provincial approvals. The
potentially affected stream was not listed on Schedule 2 because the company ran
into financial problems ...
A molybdenum mine proposed by Adanac Minerals received federal and
provincial approvals. The potentially affected stream was not listed on Schedule
2 because the company ran into financial problems and the project is not
proceeding at this time.
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Various ponds and streams - Bending Lake
Area
Though avoiding the
larger lakes near by, the Josephine Cone mine's tailings area will still impact
a number of fish-bearing streams and ponds. The project is going through a
federal environmental ass...
Though avoiding the larger lakes near by, the Josephine Cone mine's
tailings area will still impact a number of fish-bearing streams and ponds. The
project is going through a federal environmental assessment in
2013.
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The Clet Creek
watershed is the proposed location for the tailings area of the Arnaud Apatite
project just outside Sept-Iles, Quebec. Local residents have a number of
concerns about the project's impa...
The Clet Creek watershed is the proposed location for the tailings
area of the Arnaud Apatite project just outside Sept-Iles, Quebec. Local
residents have a number of concerns about the project's impacts given its
proximity to the town and rural residences. In addition to impacts on waterways
and groundwater, noise, dust and traffic may all impact the environment and
quality of life in the community.
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Yellowknife Gold's
Tyhee gold mine is currently in advanced exploration phase. Once in production
it proposes to use Winter Lake for tailings disposal. The project was being
reviewed by the McKenzie V...
 Yellowknife
Gold's Tyhee gold mine is currently in advanced exploration phase. Once in
production it proposes to use Winter Lake for tailings disposal. The project was
being reviewed by the McKenzie Valley Review Board but Yellowknife Gold
requested the project be withdrawn and intends to resubmit the application.
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Provincial and
federal EA's are underway for the Sisson Brook Project that has proposed a
tailings impoundment in the Bird Brook watershed. This project is in the upper
watershed of the largest viable...
Provincial and federal EA's are underway for the Sisson Brook
Project that has proposed a tailings impoundment in the Bird Brook watershed.
This project is in the upper watershed of the largest viable Atlantic salmon
river in the Saint John River watershed.
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The destruction of
Y'anah Biny (Little Fish Lake) and Teztan Biny (Fish Lake) were prevented when
in 2011 the federal government rejected Taseko Mine Ltd.'s proposed Prosperity
Gold-Copper Project. In...
The destruction of Y'anah Biny (Little
Fish Lake) and Teztan Biny (Fish Lake) were prevented when in 2011 the federal
government rejected Taseko Mine Ltd.'s proposed Prosperity Gold-Copper Project.
In In August 2011 Taseko resubmitted a revised mine plan that would not drain
Teztan Biny but would still fill in Y'anah Biny and the upper Fish Creek
watershed with tailings. Based on the findings of the Review Panel the revised
mine plan would do little to protect the ecological and cultural values of
Teztan Biny.
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This is one of
several lakes that have been sacrificed by the iron ore mining sector along the
Quebec-Labrador border. It's not clear how this lake has continued to be used as
a tailings dump without ...
This is one of several lakes that have been sacrificed by the iron
ore mining sector along the Quebec-Labrador border. It's not clear how this lake
has continued to be used as a tailings dump without proper authorizations.
Environment Canada announced plans to add it to Schedule 2 early in
2013.
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Various ponds and streams near
Marathon
Though Bamoos Lake
is no longer being proposed as the tailings area for the Marathon Project,
several smaller lakes and streams may be inundated by the proposed tailings area
in the new mine plan.
Though Bamoos Lake is no longer being proposed as the tailings area
for the Marathon Project, several smaller lakes and streams may be inundated by
the proposed tailings area in the new mine plan.
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Terrane Metals' Mt.
Milligan mining operation will dump tailings waste into the King Richard Creek
Valley. The project has been opposed by the Nak'azdli First Nation which has
traditional family terri...
 Terrane Metals' Mt.
Milligan mining operation will dump tailings waste into the King Richard Creek
Valley. The project has been opposed by the Nak'azdli First Nation which has
traditional family territories at the mine site. The McLeod Lake Band, which
includes the area in their land claim with BC have supported the project.
MiningWatch's review of the Fish Habitat Compensation plan
raised concerns about the long-term viability and likely success of achieving
the "Not Net Loss" objective.
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Trout Pond is now
receiving tailings from Teck's Duck Pond copper mine near Bucchans NL. In 2006
it was the first pristine lake to be re-classified under Schedule 2. LINKS
MiningWatch Teck
 Trout Pond
is now receiving tailings from Teck's Duck Pond copper mine near Bucchans NL. In
2006 it was the first pristine lake to be re-classified under Schedule
2.
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Added to Schedule
2 in 2009, Flora Lake had been receiving iron ore mine waste for many years
before listing.
Added to Schedule 2 in 2009, Flora Lake had been receiving iron ore
mine waste for many years before listing.
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Brazilian mining
company Vale is constructing a hydromet nickel refining plant in Long Harbour
NL. The company has received federal and provincial approvals to dump the waste
from the facility into ...
 Brazilian
mining company Vale is constructing a hydromet nickel refining plant in Long
Harbour NL. The company has received federal and provincial approvals to dump
the waste from the facility into Sandy Pond. This required a further amendment
to the MMER and Schedule 2 (2009) that permits listed water bodies to receive
not only mine tailings but also hydromet processing wastes. The pond (a
decent sized lake) is home to trophy brook trout as well as land-locked American
eel and rainbow smelt. In an effort to save Sandy Pond, the Sandy Pond
Alliance has launched a legal challenge questioning the legality of Schedule 2
given the purpose and intent of the Fisheries Act.
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Second Portage Lake (NW
Arm)
Second Portage
Lake is now the tailings impoundment for the Meadowbank Gold Mine operated by
Agnico Eagle. The mine began pouring gold in 2010. Links for more information
Nunavut Impact Review Boa...
Second Portage Lake is now the tailings impoundment for the
Meadowbank Gold Mine operated by Agnico Eagle. The mine began pouring gold in
2010.
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A lake which has
already been used for waste disposal and is contaminated with heavy metals
continues to contaminate downstream lakes and streams. Canadian Environmental
Assessment
A lake which has
already been used for waste disposal and is contaminated with heavy metals
continues to contaminate downstream lakes and streams. Canadian
Environmental Assessment
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Newmont's Doris
North project was approved in 2008 and once in production will use Tail Lake for
tailings disposal. Links for more information Nunavut Impact Review
Board
Newmont's Doris North project was approved in 2008 and once in
production will use Tail Lake for tailings disposal. Links for more informationNunavut
Impact Review Board
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Wabush Lake was
added to Schedule 2 in 2009. The lake had been receiving iron ore mine waste for
many years before. geoscienceworld wikipedia
Wabush Lake was added to Schedule 2 in 2009. The lake had been
receiving iron ore mine waste for many years before.  geoscienceworldwikipedia
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Teigen Creek/Treaty
Creek
The KSM is
currently undergoing comprehensive federal and a provincial environmental
assessment. Current information suggests that Teigan Creek and Treaty Creek may
have fish, but no details have been...
 The
KSM is currently undergoing comprehensive federal and a provincial environmental
assessment. Current information suggests that Teigan Creek and Treaty Creek may
have fish, but no details have been provided.
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Un-named pond and creek (Detour
Gold)
This small muskeg
pond and creek are the location of a new tailings impoundment for the Detour
Lake Mine, a large open-pit gold mine being constructed at the site of a former,
much smaller open pit. T...
This small muskeg pond and creek are the location of a new tailings
impoundment for the Detour Lake Mine, a large open-pit gold mine being
constructed at the site of a former, much smaller open pit. The pond and creek
had a low diversity of fish present and the project was approved with the
support of First Nations in the area.
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Listed in 2002 as
part of original Schedule 2 amendment. Canada Gazette
Listed in 2002 as part of original Schedule 2 amendment.  Canada
Gazette
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Listed in 2002 as
part of original Schedule 2 amendment.
Listed in 2002 as part of original Schedule 2 amendment.
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Listed in 2002 as
part of original Schedule 2 amendment.
Listed in 2002 as part of original Schedule 2 amendment.
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Listed in 2002 as
part of original Schedule 2 amendment. CEAA
Listed in 2002 as part of original Schedule 2 amendment.
 CEAA
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Listed in 2002 as
part of original Schedule 2 amendment. govbc
Listed in 2002 as part of original Schedule 2
amendment.  govbc
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