Detour Lake Mine long-term waste management strategy
Learn about Agnico Eagle Mines Limited’s environmental assessment study aimed at identifying a long-term strategy for managing non-hazardous solid waste generated at the Detour Lake Mine site.
Current status
You can comment on the terms of reference until 5 p.m. on April 8, 2024.
Learn how to submit a comment.
Project summary
Agnico Eagle has initiated a study under the Environmental Assessment Act to address the declining capacity of the existing Detour Lake Mine landfill site.
The study will help to identify a long-term waste management strategy to allow Agnico Eagle to continue providing the mine site with non-hazardous, solid waste management for the mine’s remaining lifespan, which is estimated to be greater than 30 years.
Proponent
Agnico Eagle Mines Limited
Location
District of Cochrane, 185 kilometres northeast of the Town of Cochrane
Project type
Waste
Reference number
23011
Contact
Stephen Deneault, Environmental Assessment Branch
Project history
Terms of reference: submitted
Date submitted: March 8, 2024
Expiry of public comment period: April 8, 2024
Terms of reference
The purpose of the environmental assessment (EA) is to identify alternatives and study the potential effects of the proposed long-term waste management strategy at the Detour Lake Mine site on the environment. Agnico Eagle has submitted its proposed terms of reference for approval by the Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (minister).
A terms of reference is a work plan that outlines how the EA will be completed, including studies and consultation. The minister must approve the terms of reference before the environmental assessment can begin.
Members of the public, agencies, Indigenous communities and other interested persons are encouraged to provide comment on the proposed terms of reference. The minister will consider comments before making a decision.
Read the notice of submission on Agnico Eagle’s website to learn how to review the terms of reference and how to submit comments.