Detour Lake

Landfill Expansion

Environmental Assessment:
Long-term Waste Management Strategy, Detour Lake Mine Landfill Site

Project Description and Location

Agnico Eagle has initiated a study under the Environmental Assessment Act to address the declining capacity of the Detour Lake Mine landfill site. The study will help to identify a long-term (25 year) strategy that will best meet the needs of the Detour Lake Mine community, with respect to the management of domestic non-hazardous solid waste generated within the Detour Lake Mine property. The mine is in northern Ontario, the District of Cochrane, about 185km northeast of the Town of Cochrane via Highway 652. The existing landfill has been in operation since 1983.

The Process

This study will be carried out in accordance with the requirements of the Environmental Assessment Act. The first step of the process is the preparation of a terms of reference. The terms of reference will set out the framework and work plan for addressing the Environmental Assessment Act requirements when preparing the environmental assessment, including such things as the alternatives that will be considered and the public consultation activities that will be carried out. If approved by the Minister, the terms of reference will provide the framework and requirements for the preparation of the environmental assessment.

Consultation

Members of the public, agencies, Indigenous communities, and other interested persons are encouraged to actively participate in the planning process by attending consultation opportunities or contacting staff directly with comments or questions. Consultation opportunities are planned throughout the planning process and will be advertised on the company website, radio announcements, and regional news formats (print and online media).

For further information on the proposed study, please contact the following:

Cambium Inc.

Stephanie Reeder, P. Geo., C.E.T.
Group Manager – Solid Waste

194 Sophia Street
Peterborough, Ontario, K9H 1E5
866.217.7900 ext. 204
stephanie.reeder@cambium-inc.com
www.cambium-inc.com

Agnico Eagle, Detour Lake Mine.

Melissa Leclair, MSc
Environment and Sustainability Manager

Detour Lake Mine – 1B First Ave
Cochrane, Ontario P0L 1C0
647.847.2089 ext. 2905
melissa.leclair@agnicoeagle.com
www.agnicoeagle.com

Next Steps

Agnico Eagle is currently drafting the Terms of Reference. Once completed, Agnico Eagle will provide opportunities for Indigenous communities, the Minister of Environment, Conservation and Parks, agencies, members of the public, and interested parties to review and comment on the draft.