Mineral Development Mineral Development Advisory Group (MDAG)Advisory Group (MDAG)

Hope Bay Project &Hope Bay Project & Doris NorthDoris NorthNewmont Mining CorporationNewmont Mining Corporation

Cambridge Bay, Nunavut

October 26 to 28, 2010

What INAC DoesWhat INAC Does

Implements key components of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement

Considered the lead federal department in the North responding to Canada’s responsibilities in the North and Northern development (NRO & CanNor)

Adheres to more than 25 Acts and regulations

INAC’s Role in Sustainable INAC’s Role in Sustainable Resource Development in Resource Development in

NunavutNunavut

Ministerial Authority; Intervener; Regulator Land Administration Environmental Assessment Water Management Inspection and Compliance Economic Development Socio-Economic Analysis

Operations DirectorateOperations Directorate

DirectorBernie MacIsaac

MineralsKaren Costello

Land AdministrationJeff Mercer

EnvironmentLeslie Payette

Water ResourcesLou-Ann Cornacchio

Field OperationsPeter Kusugak

Ensures the responsible use of Crown land and resources through legislation and policies

Responsible for the management and administration of surface and subsurface rights on Crown land in Nunavut through issuance of various tenure instruments

Ensures that proper maps are provided that delineate portions of project on Crown Land and IOL

Land AdministrationLand Administration

Land AdministrationLand Administration

Jetty Lease for the Doris North Project

Located in Roberts Bay, Kitikmeot, NU, NTS 77A/03 Lease commenced July 1, 2007, for a term of 10 years in

the name of Miramar Hope Bay Ltd. Lease Area is 1.43 ha (3.54 acres) Assigned to Hope Bay Mining Ltd. on December 20, 2007 Annual rent review every 5 years Subject to regular inspections

- Last inspection conducted was August 2-3, 2010

EnvironmentEnvironment

Leads INAC’s Participation in Environmental Assessment

This consists of providing technical and procedural advice to NIRB throughout the review and follow up process for major projects

Includes Screening, Scope, Guidelines, Technical Review of EIS, Mitigation, Significance, Follow-up

EnvironmentEnvironmentInterests with respect to proposed Doris North

Amendments to Project Certificate

Conformity to NLCA Adherence to EA Process At this time more information is needed

from the proponent

With respect to the new project proposal

• INAC will participate in all stages of NIRB’s process• Provision of technical and procedural advice

Includes the following: Geotechnical engineering Acid rock drainage and mitigation Surface and ground water quality and quantity Wastewater treatment Hazardous material handling and storage Closure and reclamation planning Environmental assessment best practice advice

– Includes project-splitting considerations Cumulative effects analysis

EnvironmentEnvironment

Environment – Ministerial DecisionEnvironment – Ministerial Decision

Part 5 or 6 Review is determined by theMinister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development

Socio-Economic Monitoring Socio-Economic Monitoring

Compliance: Implementation of existing Project Certificate

Terms & Conditions Socio-Economic Monitoring Program Links to the Nunavut General Monitoring Plan

Transparency: Open means of communication Project updates

Manages water resources in cooperation with the Nunavut Water Board Water use and waste disposal falls under the

Nunavut Waters and Nunavut Surface Rights Tribunal Act (NW&NSRTA) and is authorized by the Nunavut Water Board

Participates in water licensing process as an intervener under the NW&NSRTA

Water ManagementWater Management

Water Management - Ministerial DecisionWater Management - Ministerial Decision

Water licenses that go to hearings must be approved by the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development

Water Management – Proposed AmendmentsWater Management – Proposed Amendments

LicenceNo. & Name

Issue Date

Expiry Date

Scope

2AM-DOH0713 Doris North

Sept 19/07 Sept 30/13

800 tonnes ore/day

Amendment # 1 Aug 4/10 Move explosives facility Modification July 30/10 Mine portal modification Modification Mar 11/10 Relocation and construction of landfarm Proposed Amendment # 2

Amended Licence anticipated for Mar/11 for increased fuel storage Application not submitted

Proposed: -Increase diesel from 14 ML to 36ML & 1.5 ML Jet A fuel -construct all weather road -extend air strip -switch camp water source from Doris L to Windy L -move secondary containment facilities for reagent and cyanide -amend waste rock definition (D 24) to allow for use in construction

Proposed Amendment # 3 & NIRB Project Certificate Amendment #1

Application date: Nov 2012

2017 (e) Proposed: -use Doris North portal to mine Doris Lower, Central and Connector ore bodies -extend mine life to 4-6 years -increased water consumption -water treatment plant for tailings effluent -waste rock use in construction

Water Management – Discussion itemsWater Management – Discussion items INAC Comments/Issues/Discussion Items: Multiple amendments and modifications:

in aggregate may be outside of what was contemplated in original project certificate

create inefficiencies in processing and reviewing multiple submissions

Timing of Amendment # 2 application may not allow sufficient time for NWB to process and consult on amendment request

Proposed use of waste rock for construction material may be problematic

Security assessments likely need to be recalculated Status of proposed landfill and service area (Windy, Patch

Lake and Doris facilities)

Water Management – Proposed AmendmentsWater Management – Proposed Amendments

Licence No. & Name

Issue Date

Expiry Date

Scope

2BE HOP0712 Hope Bay Regional Exploration Project

May 20/07

June 30/12

Water use and waste disposal Windy lake camp

Amendment # 1 July 2/08 Increased water use from 50 m3/d to 100 m3/d

Amendment # 2 May 4/09

Temporary use of water from Windy Lake at Doris Camp

Amendment # 3 Jul 20/10

Use of water proximal to drill targets

Amendment # 4 Aug 24/10

Effluent quality limits for quarries A, B, and D

Amendment #5 -relocation of Windy Camp -increased domestic water use from 20 m3 to 63 m3

Water Management – Discussion itemsWater Management – Discussion items

Clarification required as to how the two Type B licences contribute to the development of the Hope Bay Greenstone Belt

Landfarm closure plan remains outstanding. Proposed to be part of a Revised Abandonment and Reclamation plan for Windy and Patch Lake facilities

Revised Hope Bay Quarry Management and Monitoring Plan

Revised Windy Lake Abandonment and Reclamation Plan

Plan and/or contingencies for dealing with groundwater

Water Management – Proposed AmendmentsWater Management – Proposed Amendments

Licence No. & Name

Issue Date

Expiry Date

Scope

2BB BOS0712 Boston Advanced Exploration Project

Jul 20/07

July 2012

Boston Camp facilities

Modification Apr/09 Replace RBC with SaniBrane membrane unit to treat domestic waste

Modification Jul/10 SaniBrane not installed. Modification request to replace RBC sewage treatment plant with new RBC unit

INAC Comments/Issues/Discussion Items:

Clarification required as to how the two Type B licences contribute to the development of the Hope Bay Greenstone Belt

Decommissioning of old RBC sewage treatment unit

Working Relationship with Field Inspection Officers

Water Resources Officers – inspects water licences to ensure terms and conditions in the water license are being adhered to

Nunavut Waters Act & Nunavut Waters and Nunavut Surface Rights Tribunal Act (NW&NSRTA) applies to Crown, IOL and Commissioner Lands for use of waters and deposit of wastes

Resource Management Officers – inspect land dispositions on Crown Land to ensure the conditions of the land tenure instruments are being adhered to

Territorial Lands Act: applies to Crown lands use

Field OperationsField Operations

Field Operations - Inspection and Field Operations - Inspection and ComplianceCompliance

Works with proponents to identify and address issues of concern

Site inspections of communities, mines, lodges, exploration and research camps in Nunavut to monitor and ensure compliance

Reports findings to relevant authorities and permitting agencies

Promote education of environmental best practices and awareness at sites, to both companies and to the public

Issues directions and other enforcement measures as required

General Advice from General Advice from Previous ExperiencePrevious Experience

Know and explain what you want to do Purpose and need Alternatives Amendments vs new project description

Know and explain the physical and social environment Provide sufficient baseline data to show

how conclusions were reached

Submit all the required applications early and make documents easy to follow

Provide substantiated information at each stage in the process; this information is necessary to clearly demonstrate how conclusions were drawn

Research what has been done for other northern projects and use best practices

Be ThoroughBe Thorough

Engage all stakeholders at all levels in the project’s development, design and implementation

Conduct meaningful and transparent consultation

Enhance benefits and minimize impacts

Consider the Communities of InterestConsider the Communities of Interest

Climate change considerations

Cumulative effects assessment

Effective & sufficient mitigation measures

Sufficient information to show how follow-up and monitoring plan will be conducted

Understand and Explain the ImpactsUnderstand and Explain the Impacts

Use the Principles of Sustainable Use the Principles of Sustainable DevelopmentDevelopment

Analysis of the renewable resources to be significantly affected

Understand the Valued Ecosystem Components (VEC’s) and Valued Socio-Economic Components (VSECs) ensuring they are relevant

Incorporate Inuit QaujimajatuqangitIncorporate Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit& Traditional Ecological Knowledge& Traditional Ecological Knowledge

Summary of IssuesSummary of Issues Clear understanding of long term plan

Management of various processes

Mine growth and sustainability

Cumulative impacts

Proactive monitoring

Talk To Us!Talk To Us!Director of Operations: Bernie MacIsaac (867) 975-4546

Land Administration: Jeff Mercer (867) 975-4283

Environmental Assessment: Leslie Payette (867) 975-4549

Water Resources: Lou-Ann Cornacchio (867) 975-4550

Inspections and Compliance: Peter Kusugak(867) 975-4295

Mineral Resources: Karen Costello (867) 975-4569

CanNor -Economic Development: Michael Bloor (867) 975-4544

Socio-Economic: Seth Reinhart (867) 975-4667

www.inac.gc.ca/nunavutwww.inac.gc.ca/nunavut

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