mpmo september 2013 quarterly report

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Major Resource Projectsin Canada

September 2013


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AcknowledgementsThe Major Projects Management Office Initiative was established by the Government of Canada in order

to improve the performance of the regulatory system for major resource projects by creating a moreefficient, effective, predictable, accountable, and transparent regulatory review process.

The Initiative is a collaborative effort among key departments and agencies that are responsible for theregulatory review of major resource projects. These departments and agencies include:

Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC)Environment Canada (EC)National Energy Board (NEB)Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)Natural Resources Canada (NRCan)Aboriginal Affairs and Northern Development Canada (AANDC)Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency (CEAA)Transport Canada (TC)Canadian Northern Economic Development Agency (CanNor)Justice Canada (DOJ)Privy Council Office (PCO)


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Table of Contents

Projects Overview.......................................................................................................................1

Projects Map ...............................................................................................................................4

BRITISH COLUMBIA...............................................................................................................5

BRITISH COLUMBIA and ALBERTA......................................................................................9

ALBERTA..................................................................................................................................9

ALBERTA and SASKATCHEWAN.........................................................................................10

SASKATCHEWAN..................................................................................................................10

MANITOBA.............................................................................................................................11

ONTARIO ................................................................................................................................11

QUEBEC..................................................................................................................................13

QUEBEC and NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR...........................................................14

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR..................................................................................14

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR and NOVA SCOTIA................................ ................15

NOVA SCOTIA........................................................................................................................15

NEW BRUNSWICK................................................................ ................................ .................15

COMPLETED MPMO PROJECTS ..........................................................................................16


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Major Resource Projects in CanadaProjects Overview

The federal regulatory review process can be described as occurring in 3 key phases:

1) The Pre-Environmental Assessment (Pre-EA) Phasecommences with the formalsubmission of a Project Description by a Proponent.

2) TheEnvironmental Assessment (EA) Phasebegins with the posting of a Notice ofCommencement of an Environmental Assessmenton the Canadian EnvironmentalAssessment Registry Internet Site.

3) The Regulatory Decis ion-Making (Reg) Phasecommences once a federal departmentor agency receives adequate information that a proposed project will likely require aregulatory decision.

As of September 30, 2013, the Major Projects Management Office (MPMO) was responsible formanaging federal regulatory reviews for 76 active major resource project proposals (see fig. 1).

Figure 1: Current Portfo lio of MPMO Projects

Pre-EA Phase Environmental Assessment Phase Regulatory Decision -Making Phase

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63projects

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In addition, twelve projects for which the reviews have been completed are also included in thisreport. Three of these continue to be subject to a follow-up program pursuant to the formerCanadian Environmental Assessment Act(CEAA), and are thus still being tracked under the

MPMO Initiative. The MPMO is also engaged in providing advice and guidance on manyprojects where a formal project proposal has not yet been submitted by the Proponent or that donot require a federal EA.

It is important to note that the phases outlined above are described as being separate anddistinct in order to provide a clear means of reporting on the status and progress of each project.However, on a project-by-project basis, certain activities or processes can occur simultaneouslybetween phases.


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Projects by Province

Major resource projects are undergoing federal reviews in all regions across Canadarepresenting over $231.1 billion in capital investment and over 100 000 jobs. 55% of MPMOprojects are located in western provinces; the remaining 45% are located in eastern provinces(see Fig. 2).

Investment by Province

Currently, western provinces account for 75% of projected capital investment; eastern provincesaccount for the remaining 25% (see Fig. 3). This is in large part due to the high capitalinvestment required for oil and gas projects, which have an average investment of $16.1 billionper project. Thirty six percent, or approximately $83.2 billion, of the projected capital investmentfor major resource projects is in British Columbia. Alberta follows closely with approximately

$74.2 billion in projected capital investment. Ontario and Newfoundland and Labrador followwith approximately $24.4 billion and $21.2 billion respectively.

Figure 2: Number of Projects by Province & Sector

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Projects by Sector

The mining sector accounts for 69%of all MPMO proposals in Canada 53 proposed projects (see Fig. 4).

The energy sector accounts for theother 31% of MPMO projects. More

than half of these are related to oiland gas development 7 oil and gasproduction proposals and 8 pipelineproposals. The remaining projectsare related to electricity production 1 wind power proposal, 2 nuclearproject proposals1, 4 hydroelectricityproposals, and 2 electricitytransmission proposals.

Investment by Sector

The disclosed capital investment forMPMO projects is more than $231.1billion (see Fig. 5). Although theenergy sector accounts for 31% ofMPMO projects, this sector accountsfor 78%, or approximately $183.9billion of the overall projectedinvestment.

The mining sector accounts for theremaining $47.2 billion in projectedinvestment. These projects accountfor 22% of total projected investment;whereas they represent 69% of thetotal number of major resourceprojects.

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1 Although uranium mining is regulated by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission, these projects are counted inthe mining sector.

Figure 4: Proportion of Projects by Sector

Figure 5: Investment by Sector


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Major Resource Projects in CanadaProjects Map

The map below illustrates the distribution of MPMO project proposals across Canada. All MPMOprojects are tracked publicly as they progress through the regulatory system. For additionalinformation on any MPMO project, please visit the MPMO web site at www.mpmo-bggp.gc.ca.


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BRITISH COLUMBIAAjax Copper-GoldMineKGHM Ajax Mining Inc.

Phase:EAEA Type: Transitional CS2

The project consists of the construction andoperation of the Ajax Mine located partiallywithin the City of Kamloops, BritishColumbia. The Ajax Mine Project is anopen pit copper/gold mine and is expectedto process 60,000 tonnes of ore per day forexport over a mine life of 23 years.

Projected CapitalInvestment:$795 million

Projected Employment:Construction: 580 jobsOperations: 380 jobsIndirect: 1,240 jobs

Regulatorydepartments/agencies:CEAA, DFO,NRCan

FAs3: EC, HC, TC

Arctos AnthraciteCoal MineArctos Anthracite JointVenture

Phase:EAEA Type: Substituted EA

The project consists of the construction,operation and decommissioning of ananthracite coal mine in northwestern BritishColumbia, approximately 90 kilometressoutheast of Iskut. The proposed projectwould produce 3 million tonnes per year ofanthracite coal over a 25 year mine life.The proposal also includes constructing a147 kilometre extension to an existingrailway from its current terminus to themine site.

Projected CapitalInvestment:$788.6 million

Projected Employment:Undisclosed

Regulatorydepartments/agencies:CEAA

FAs: DFO, EC,HC, NRCan, TC

Bingay Main CoalMine

Centermount Coal Ltd.Phase:EAEA Type: EA by CEA Agency

The project consists of the construction,operation, and decommissioning of anopen pit and underground coal mine

located approximately 21 kilometres northof Elkford, in southeastern BritishColumbia. As proposed, the project wouldproduce 2 million tonnes of coal per yearover a mine life of 20 years.


Projected Employment:Construction: 494 personyearsOperations: 331 jobs

Regulatorydepartments/agencies:

CEAA, TC, DFO,NRCan, CTA

FAs: EC, HC

Blackwater GoldMineNew Gold Inc.

Phase:EAEA Type: EA by CEA Agency

The project consists of the construction,operation, and decommissioning of anopen pit gold and silver mine locatedapproximately 100 kilometres south ofVanderhoof, British Columbia. Asproposed, the project would produce60,000 tonnes per day of gold and silverore, over a mine life of 17 years.

Projected CapitalInvestment:$1.8 billion

Projected Employment:Construction: 1,500 jobsOperations: 500 jobs

Regulatorydepartments/agencies:CEAA, TC, DFO,NRCan, EC, CTA

FA: HC

Brucejack Gold-

Silver MinePretium Resources Inc.


The project consists of the construction,operation and decommissioning of a gold-silver underground mine locatedapproximately 65 km north-northwest ofStewart, B.C. The proposed project wouldproduce approximately 16 million tonnes ofmineralized material at a rate of up to 2,700tonnes per day over a minimum 16-yearmine life.

Projected CapitalInvestment:

$436.3 million


Regulatorydepartments/agencies:CEAA, NRCan,TC

FAs: DFO, EC,HC

BURNCO AggregateMineBURNCO Rock ProductsLtd.

Phase:EAEA Type: Transitional CS

The project (formerly the McNab ValleyAggregate Project), consists of a sand andgravel mine located on the northwest shoreof Howe Sound, approximately 22kilometres southwest of Squamish, BritishColumbia. The proposed project has anexpected mine life of 20-30 years with a

production capacity of approximately 1-1.6million tonnes per year.


Projected Employment:Construction: 80 personyears

Operations: 360 personyears

Regulatorydepartments/agencies:CEAA, DFO

FAs: NRCan, EC,HC, TC

2 CS: Comprehensive Study3 FA: Federal Authorities


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BRITISH COLUMBIACanpotex PotashExport TerminalCanpotex Terminals Ltd.

Phase:RegulatoryEA Type: Completed

The project consists of a 20 million tonnesper year potash export terminal andrail/road/utilities loop proposal on RidleyIsland. The proposal consists of adeepwater marine wharf, potash storagesheds, a railcar unloading and conveyorsystem and a rail, road and utilities corridortransmission line that connects to theBritish Columbia grid.



Regulatorydepartments/agencies:EC, DFO, TC,Prince Rupert PortAuthority

FA: HC

Carbon Creek CoalMineCardero Coal Ltd.


The project consists of the developmentand operation of an open pit metallurgicalcoal mine located approximately 60kilometres northwest of Chetwynd and 40kilometres west of Hudson's Hope, innortheast British Columbia. The productionrate would be 4.1 million metric tonnes ofmetallurgical coal per year, over 20 years.


Projected Employment:Operations: 876 jobs


FAs: DFO, EC,NRCan, TC, HC

Coastal GaslinkPipelineCoastal GasLink PipelineLtd.


The project consists of the construction andoperation of an approximately 650 kmpipeline to deliver natural gas from the areanear the community of Groundbirch, B.C. toa proposed liquefied natural gas (LNG)facility near Kitimat, B.C. The project will

initially have the capacity to flowapproximately 1.7 billion cubic feet ofnatural gas per day and could deliver up toapproximately 5.0 billion cubic feet per dayof natural gas after further expansion.

Projected CapitalInvestment:$4 billion

Projected Employment:Construction: 2,000 to

2,500 jobsOperations:15 to 20 jobs

Regulatorydepartments/agencies:CEAA, TC

FAs: DFO, EC,

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Echo Hill Coal MineHillsborough ResourcesLtd.


The project consists of the construction,operation and decommissioning of a coalmine located 44 kilometers north ofTumbler Ridge, British Columbia. Theproposed project would produce 1 to 1.5million tonnes of thermal coal per year for amine life of 10 to14 years.


Projected Employment:Construction: 25 jobsOperations: 120 jobs


FAs: DFO, EC,NRCan, TC, HC

Harper CreekCopper-Gold-Silver

MineYellowhead Mining Inc.


The project consists of the construction andoperation of the Harper Creek Mine90 kilometres northeast of the District ofKamloops, British Columbia. Theproduction rate would be 25 million tonnesper year for export over a mine life of 18 to24 years.


Projected Employment:Construction: 450 jobsOperations: 360 jobsIndirect: 1 050 jobs


CEAA, DFO,NRCan

FAs: EC, HC, TC

Kingsvale-OliverNatural GasPipelineFortisBC Energy Inc.


The project consists of the construction of anew 161 km long natural gas transmissionpipeline generally alongside the existingnatural gas transmission pipeline betweenKingsvale and Oliver, B.C.


Projected Employment:Construction: 1,760person years

Regulatorydepartments/agencies:CEAA, AANDC,DFO, TC

FAs: NRCan, EC,HC

Kitsault

Molybdenum MineAvanti Kitsault Mine Ltd.


The project consists of the construction and

operation of an open-pit molybdenum mine,located approximately 140 kilometres northof Prince Rupert, British Columbia, andsouth of the head of Alice Arm, BritishColumbia. The proposed ore productionrate is 40,000 tonnes per day overapproximately a 15-year operation period.

Projected Capital

Investment:$837 million


Regulatory

departments/agencies:CEAA, DFO,NRCan

FA: EC


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BRITISH COLUMBIAKSM Gold-CopperMineSeabridge Gold Inc.


The project consists of the development ofa copper, gold and silver deposit locatedapproximately 65 kilometres northwest ofStewart, British Columbia. The proposedmine is expected to process between100,000 - 120,000 tonnes per day of oreover a minimum 30 year mine life.


Projected Employment:Construction: 1,800 jobsOperations: 1,040 jobsIndirect: 8,550 jobs

Regulatorydepartments/agencies:CEAA, DFO, EC,NRCan, TC

FA: HC

Kutcho CreekCopper-Gold MineKutcho Copper Corp.

Phase:EAEA Type: TransitionalScreening

The project consists of the construction andoperation of an underground copper-zinc-silver-gold mine and processing mill locatedin the Cassiar Mountains of north westernBritish Columbia, approximately 100 kmeast of Dease Lake and 600 km north ofSmithers. The proposed ore mining rate is2,500 tonnes per day over an anticipated12 year operation period.



Regulatorydepartments/agencies:CEAA, DFO,NRCan, TC

FA: EC

LNG Canada ExportTerminalLNG CanadaDevelopment Inc.


The project consists of the construction andoperation of a natural gas liquefactionfacility and marine terminal for the export ofliquefied natural gas (LNG) in the District ofKitimat, British Columbia. The proposedproject would convert natural gas to LNG,

approximately 24 million tonnes per annum,for export to global markets. The project isexpected to have a life of at least 25 years.


Projected Employment:Construction: 5,500 jobs

Operations: 200 to 400jobs


FA: TBD

Morrison Copper-Gold MinePacific Booker MineralsInc.


The project consists of the construction andoperation of an open pit copper-gold-molybdenum mine, located approximately65 kilometers northeast of Smithers and 35kilometers north of the Village of Granisle,British Columbia. The proposed oreproduction rate will be 30,000 tonnes perday over a minimum 21 year operationperiod.




FAs: EC, HC, TC

Murray River CoalMine

HD Mining InternationalInc.


The project consists of the construction,operation and decommissioning of anunderground coal mine and supporting

infrastructure, including a 5.8 kilometre railload-out. The project is located 12.5kilometres southwest of Tumbler Ridge,British Columbia. The proposed projectwould produce 6 million tonnes ofmetallurgical coal per annum for anestimated mine life of 31 years.


Projected Employment:Construction andoperations: 600 jobsIndirect: 700 jobs


CEAA, NRCan,DFO, TC

FAs: EC, HC,CTA

NaiKun OffshoreWind EnergyNaiKun Wind EnergyGroup

Phase:RegulatoryEA Type: Complete

The project consists of the construction andoperate of a 320 megawatt offshore windenergy located in Hecate Strait off thenorth-east shores of Haida Gwaiiconnecting to the British ColumbiaTransportation Corporation grid near PrinceRupert on the mainland side and near Tlellon Haida Gwaii.



Regulatorydepartments/agencies:DFO, TC, NRCan,Prince Rupert PortAuthority, PWGSC

FAs: EC, HC

New ProsperityGold-Copper MineTaseko Mines Ltd.

Phase:EAEA Type: Review Panel

The project consists of the construction andoperation of a gold-copper mine locatedapproximately 125 km southwest ofWilliams Lake, British Columbia. Theproposed project would produce 108 millionpounds of copper and 247 thousandounces of gold over a 20 year mine life.


Projected Employment:Construction: 1,000 jobsOperations: 550 jobsIndirect: 1,280 jobs

Regulatorydepartments/agencies:CEAA, DFO,TC,NRCan

FAs: EC, HC,PCA


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BRITISH COLUMBIAPacific NorthwestLNG FacilityProgress Energy CanadaLtd.


The project consists of the construction andoperation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG)facility and marine terminal near PrinceRupert, within the District of Port Edward.The Pacific Northwest LNG facility wouldbe located on Lelu Island. The proposedproject would convert natural gas to LNGfor export to Pacific Rim markets in Asia.


Projected Employment:Construction: 3,500 jobsOperations: 200 to 300

jobs


FA: TBD

Prince Rupert LNGFacilityPrince Rupert LNG Ltd.


The project consists of the construction andoperation of a liquefied natural gas (LNG)facility on Ridley Island at the Port of PrinceRupert, British Columbia.The proposedproject is to be developed in two phases,reaching a nominal capacity of up to 21million tonnes per annum.


Projected Employment:Construction: 9,000person years for Phase 1,3,500 for Phase 2Operations: 250 jobs


FA: TBD

Raven UndergroundCoal MineCompliance Coal Corp.


The project consists of the development ofan underground coal mine near BuckleyBay on eastern Vancouver Island. Themine would produce approximately 30million tonnes of coal and rock (raw coal)over a 16 year period.


Projected Employment:Construction: 122 jobs

Operations: 350 jobs

Regulatorydepartments/agencies:CEAA, DFO, PortAlberni PortAuthority

FAs: NRCan, EC,HC, TC

Site C HydroelectricGenerationBC Hydro


The project consists of the constructoin andoperation of 1,100-megawatt hydroelectricgenerating station including the associatedstructures on the Peace River in north-eastern British Columbia.



Regulatorydepartments/agencies:CEAA, DFO, TC

FAs: NRCan, EC,HC

Spanish MountainGold MineSpanish Mountain GoldLtd.


The project consists of the construction andoperation of the Spanish Mountain GoldMine, approximately 70 kilometresnortheast of Williams Lake, BritishColumbia. The project is anticipated to

process 40,000 tonnes of ore per day andis expected to produce approximately 116metric tonnes of gold dor over 10 years.


Projected Employment:

Construction: 2,000 to2,500 person yearsOperations: 285 jobs


FAs: EC, HC

Sukunka Coal MineXstrata Coal Canada


The project consists of the developmentand operation of coal mine locatedapproximately 55 kilometres south ofChetwynd and 40 kilometres west ofTumbler Ridge, in northeast BritishColumbia. The proposed project wouldinitially produce 1.5 to 2.5 million tonnesper year increasing to 6 million tonnes peryear over a mine life of 20 years.




FA: TBD


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BRITISH COLUMBIA and ALBERTANorthern GatewayPipelineEnbridge Inc.


The project consists of a 525,000 barrels perday petroleum export pipeline connectingEdmonton, Alberta to Kitimat on the north-central coast of British Columbia. Theproposal consists of a 1,170 km-longpetroleum export pipeline, a condensateimport pipeline, and a marine terminal.


Projected Employment:Construction: 3,000 jobsOperations: 1,150 jobs

Indirect: 62,000 personyears

Regulatorydepartments/agencies:CEAA, CTA, EC,DFO, AANDC,NEB, TC

FAs: NRCan, HC,PCA

Trans Mountain OilPipeline ExpansionKinder Morgan Canada

Phase:Pre-EAEA Type: TBD

The project consists of increasing capacityof the existing pipeline (981 km of newburied pipeline) from 300,000 barrels perday (b/d) to 890,000 b/d and transportingcrude oil from Edmonton, Alberta toBurnaby, British Columbia.



Regulatorydepartments/agencies:TBD

FA: TBD

ALBERTAEdmonton to

Hardisty OilPipelineEnbridge Pipelines Inc.

Phase:RegulatoryEA Type:Completed

The project consists of a 180 km of newpipeline between Edmonton to Hardisty,Alberta. Temporary infrastructure will berequired during construction.


$814.8 million


Regulatorydepartments/

agencies:NEB

FA: EC

Frontier Oil SandsMineTeck Resources Ltd.


The project consists of the construction,operation and reclamation of an oil sandsMine located approximately 110 kilometresnorth of Fort McMurray in Alberta. Theproduction capacity is of 277,000 barrels perday of bitumen.


Projected Employment:Construction: 41,600person yearsOperations: 2,500 jobs


FAs: NRCan, EC,HC, PCA

Jackpine Oil SandsMine ExpansionShell Canada Ltd.


The project consists of the expansion of theJackpine Mine located about 70 km north ofFort McMurray on the east side of theAthabasca River. The expansion projectwould increase bitumen production by100,000 barrels per day.

Projected CapitalInvestment:$7.9 to 12 billion




Pierre River OilSands MineShell Canada Ltd.


The project consists of the construction,operation, and reclamation of an oil sandssurface mine and bitumen extractionfacilities located approximately 90 km northof Fort McMurray on the west side of theAthabasca River. The project is designed toproduce a total of 200,000 barrels ofbitumen per day.

Projected CapitalInvestment:$14 to 22 billion




Robb Trend CoalMine ExpansionCoal Valley ResourcesInc.

Phase:EAEA Type: TransitionalScreening

The project consists of the expansion of itsexisting coal mining activities in the CoalBranch area of Alberta. The project islocated near the community of Robb, isapproximately 37 km in length and thePembina, Embarras and Erith Rivers arewithin the proposed development area.




FA: EC


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ALBERTA and SASKATCHEWANKeystone XLPipelineTransCanada


The project consists of a 529 km oil pipelineKeystone XL that would originate in Albertaand traverse southwestern Saskatchewanbefore entering the US. The proposal willrequire 69 km of new, non-contiguous right-of-way.



Regulatorydepartments/agencies:AAFC, CTA, NEB,TC

FAs: DFO,NRCan, EC, HC

SASKATCHEWANMidwest UraniumMining and MillingAREVAResourcesCanada Inc.


The project consists of the constuction andoperation of an uranium mine and mill innorthern Saskatchewan. The proposal is todevelop the Midwest ore deposit by way ofan open pit, transport the ore along a newhaul road linking the Midwest site to itsexisting McClean Lake Operation, and millthe ore at its on-site mill.



Regulatorydepartments/agencies:CNSC, DFO,NRCan, TC

FAs: EC, HC

MillenniumUranium MineCameco Corp.

Phase:EAEA Type: EA by CNSC

The project consists of the development anunderground uranium mine located in thesoutheastern part of the Athabasca Basin innorthern Saskatchewan, approximately 600

km north of Saskatoon. The proposedMillennium mine would produce 150,000 to200,000 tonnes of ore annually for six toseven years. Ore and associated wastematerials would be transported to a licensedmill along a new 21 km access road thatwould connect to the existing road network.


Projected Employment:Construction andOperations: 250 jobs

Regulatorydepartments/agencies:CNSC, TC


MuskowekwanPotash mineFirst Potash Ventures


The project consists of the construction,operation and decommissioning of a potashmine approximately 100 km north-northeastof Regina, Saskatchewan. The project wouldcomprise a solution mine producingapproximately 2.8 million tonnes of potashper year for a predicted mine life of 50 years.



Regulatorydepartments/agencies:CEAA, AANDC

FAs: DFO, EC,CTA

Star-Orion SouthDiamond MineShore Gold Inc.


The project consists of the construction,operation, maintenance and eventualdecommissioning of an open-pit diamondmine, processing facilities and associatedinfrastructure in the Fort la CorneProvincial Forest located approximately 60km east of Prince Albert, Saskatchewan.




FAs: EC, HC

Tazi TweHydroelectricGenerationBlack Lake FN andSaskatchewan Power Corp.

Phase:EA

EA Type: EA by CEA Agency

The project consists of the construction andoperation of a 42 to 50 megawatt waterdiversion type electrical generating station atElizabeth Falls located adjacent to the Fonddu Lac River between Black Lake andMiddle Lake, on Black Lake First NationReserve lands in northern Saskatchewan.



Regulatorydepartments/agencies:CEAA, AANDC,DFO

FAs: TC, EC,NRCan, HC


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MANITOBAKeeyaskHydroelectricGeneratorKeeyask HydropowerLtd.


The project consists of the construction andoperation of a 695-megawatt hydroelectricgenerating station at Gull Rapids on thelower Nelson River, immediately upstream ofStephens Lake in northern Manitoba. Theproject would include a powerhousecomplex, spillway, dams and dykes.


Projected Employment:Construction: 4,335person yearsOperations: 46 jobs


FAs: NRCan, EC,HC

ONTARIOCliffs ChromiteMineCliffs Natural Resources


The project consists of the construction,operation and eventual decommissioning ofa chromite ore mine located approximately540 km north of the City of Thunder Bay,Ontario and 240 km west of James Bay inan area known as the "Ring of Fire". Thepredicted extraction rate is 6,000 to 12,000tonnes/day over 30 year mine life.

Projected CapitalInvestment:$0.95 to 3.35 billion

Projected Employment:Construction: 850 to1,250 jobsOperations: 850 to1,250 jobs


FAs: EC, HC

Ct Gold MineIAMGOLD Corp.


The project consists of the development,construction, operation, and remediation of agold mine and associated infrastructurelocated 20 kilometers southwest of thecommunity of Gogama in northeasternOntario. The project consists of the 60,000tonnes per day of ore, with a mine life ofapproximately 15 years.


Undisclosed



agencies:CEAA, DFO, EC,TC, NRCan

FA: HC

Darlington NewNuclear PowerPlantOntario PowerGeneration Inc.


The project consists of the construction andoperation of up to four new nuclear reactorsat the Darlington nuclear site for theproduction of up to 4,800 megawatts ofelectricity located in the regional municipalityof Durham, 70 km east of Toronto.


Projected Employment:Construction: 3,800 to5,200 jobsOperations: 2,800 jobs

Regulatorydepartments/agencies:CNSC, DFO, TC

FAs: NRCan EC,HC

Deep GeologicRepositoryOntario PowerGeneration Inc.


The project consists of the Deep GeologicRepository, a below-ground facility for thelong-term management of low-level andintermediate-level radioactive wastescurrently stored on the Bruce site and fromthe continued operations of nucleargenerating stations at Bruce, Pickering andDarlington. The facility would be located onthe Bruce Power Nuclear site in themunicipality of Kincardine.


Projected Employment:Construction: 80 to 200

jobsOperations: 40 jobs

Regulatorydepartments/agencies:CNSC

FAs: DFO, EC,HC, NRCan

Detour Lake GoldMineDetour Gold Corp.


The project consists of the construction andoperation of a gold mine approximately 185km northeast of Cochrane. The extraction isevaluated at 40,000 to 50,000 tonnes perday.



Construction: 1,200 jobsOperations: 500 jobs

Regulatorydepartments/agencies:DFO, NRCan

FAs: EC, HC

Eagle's Nest MetalMineNoront Resources Inc.


The project consists of the construction,operation and eventually decommission anickel-copper-platinum multi-metal minelocated approximately 540 km north of theCity of Thunder Bay and 240 km west ofJames Bay in an area known as the "Ring ofFire" in Ontario. The mining rate isapproximately 2,960 tonnes per day whichrepresents an anticipated mine life ofapproximately 11 years.




FAs: EC, HC


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ONTARIOGoliath Gold MineTreasury Metals Ltd.


The project consists of the development,construction, operation and closure of a goldmine located 20 km east of the city ofDryden. It would process 2,500 tonnes perday of gold for an anticipated mine life ofapproximately 10 to 12 years.




FAs: EC, HC

Griffith Iron Ore

MineNorthern Iron Corp.


The project consists of the redevelopment ofthe former Griffith Mine within the Townshipof Ear Falls in northwestern Ontario. It wouldproduce approximately 16,000 tonnes of oreper day, with a mine life of approximately 20years. The iron ore would be milled on-siteto produce slightly more than 4,000 tonnesper day of hot briquetted iron.


$4 billion


Regulatorydepartments/agencies:CEAA, DFO, CTA

FAs: EC, TC,NRCan, HC

Hammond ReefGold MineOsisko Hammond ReefGold Ltd.


The project consists of the development of agold mine located approximately 23kilometres northeast from the Town ofAtikokan in northwestern Ontario, nearMarmion Lake. It is expected to operate forabout 14 years with a production rate ofapproximately 60,000 tonnes per day.




FAs: EC, HC

Josephine ConeIron MineBending Lake IronGroup Ltd.


The project consists of the construction,operation and decommissioning of an ironore mine located approximately49 kilometres southwest of Ignace, Ontario.It will process approximately 56,000 tonnesof iron ore per day and move approximately43,000 tonnes of waste rock per day duringthe entire 25 years mine life.




FAs: NRCan, EC,HC

Magino Gold MineProdigy Gold Inc.


The project consists of the re-developmentof the Magino Gold Project, located 14kilometres south-west of the town ofDubreuilville, in Northern Ontario. Theproduction rate is approximately 25,000 to30,000 tonnes per day over an estimatedmine life of seven to eight years.

Projected CapitalInvestment:Undisclosed



FAs: EC, TC, HC

Marathon CopperMineStillwater Canada Inc.


The project consists of the construction,operation and decommissioning of aplatinum group metals and copper mineapproximately 10 km from Marathon,Ontario. The rate of production would beapproximately 22,000 tonnes per day with aproposed operating mine life ofapproximately 11.5 years.


Projected Employment:Construction: 1,000person yearsOperations: 300 jobs


FAs: EC, HC,PCA, TC CTA

Rainy River Goldand Silver MineRainy River ResourcesLtd.


The project consists of the construction,operation and decommissioning of a goldmine located approximately 65 kilometresnorthwest of Fort Frances in Ontario. Open-pit mining is proposed to occur at a rate ofapproximately 18,000 to 20,000 tonnes perday of ore production during the anticipated

mine life of 15 to 20 years.



jobs


FAs: EC, HC

Victor DiamondMine ExtensionDe Beers Canada Inc.


The project consists of the construction,operation and decommissioning of a secondpit and additional ancillary components,approximately 6.5 kilometres northwest ofthe existing Victor Diamond Mine, locatedapproximately 100 kilometres west of theAttawapiskat First Nation. The second pit isexpected to have a production capacity of

just over 9,000 tonnes per day with a minelife of roughly seven years.




FAs: EC, HC


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QUEBECArnaud Apati te-Magnetite MineMine Arnaud Inc.


The project consists of the construction,operation and decommissioning of anapproximately 24-million-tonne apatiteconcentrate and 48-million-tonne titaniferousmagnetite concentrate mine.


Projected Employment:Construction: 533 personyearsOperations: 380 jobs1,060 indirect jobs

Regulatorydepartments/agencies:CEAA, DFO, CTA,Sept-les PortAuthority

FAs: NRCan, EC,HC

BlackRock MetalMineBlackrock Metals Inc.


The project consists of the development ofan iron, titanium and vanadium mine with anestimated production capacity of 20,000 to50,000 tons per day, located on James Bayand Northern Quebec Agreement territory inthe municipality of James Bay. The projectincludes an open pit, a processing plant, anaccess road, and a transmission line.




FA: EC

Dumont NickelMineRoyal Nickel Corp.


The project consists of the construction,operation and decommissioning of an openpit nickel mine located approximately 25 kmnorthwest of Amos, in Qubec. The oretreatment facility will have an initial capacityof 50,000 t/d which will be increased to

100,000 t/d over an estimated mine life of 31years.



Operations: 618 jobs


FAs: EC, HC

Fire Lake NorthIron MineChampion Iron MinesLtd.


The project consists of the construction,operation and decommissioning of a ironmine and concentrate processing plant onthe mine site located near Fermont, Quebec.The proponent predicts that the mine wouldgenerate 65,700 tonnes per day for a periodof 25 years.



Regulatorydepartments/agencies:CEAA, TC, EC,DFO, NRCan,Sept-les PortAuthority

FA: HC

Hopes AdvanceIron MineOceanic Iron Ore Corp.


The project consists of the construction,operation and decommissioning of an ironore mine near Aupaluk, in Nunavik. Theproponent estimates that the mine will

generate from 10 to 20 million tonnes of ironore concentrate product per year over aplanned operation period of 48 years.



Regulatorydepartments/agencies:CEAA, EC, TC,

DFO, NRCan

FA: HC

Kipawa Rare EarthMineMatamec ExplorationsInc.


The project consists of the construction,operation and decommissioning of a rareearths mine about 40 kilometers east of themunicipality of Kipawa. The proposedproject would process 1.5 million tonnes ofore per year over a 13-year operationperiod.



Regulatorydepartments/agencies:CEAA, TC, DFO,EC, NRCan

FA: HC

NiobecFerroniobium MineExpansion

Mine NiobecPhase:EAEA Type: EA by CEA Agency

The project consists of substantiallyincreased ore production at the Niobec minelocated in Saint-Honor, in the Saguenayregion. Its production will increase from 2.2

to 10 million tonnes per year and triple theannual production of ferroniobium over a 40-year life span.



Regulatorydepartments/agencies:CEAA, EC, TC,

DFO, NRCan

FA: HC

North ShoreNatural GasPipeline ExtensionGaz Mtro


The project consists of the extension of thecurrent distribution network to supplyQuebecs North Shore region with naturalgas. The project involves the construction ofa pipeline of about 450 km in length betweenthe cities of Saguenay (Jonquire) and Sept-

les, via Baie-Comeau and Port-Cartier.



Regulatorydepartments/agencies:CEAA, DFO, TC,AANDC

FAs: EC, HC


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QUEBECQuebec L ithiumSpodumene MineQuebec Lithium Inc.


The project consists of the development of alithium spodumene mine located about 60km north of Val-d'Or, 38 km South-East ofAmos and 15 km South-West of Barraute,Quebec. It would process 3,800 tonnes ofspodumene per day over an estimated 15years life span.




FAs: NRCan, EC,HC

Renard Diamond

MineStornoway DiamondCorp.

Phase:RegulatoryEA Type: Transitional CS

The project consists of the development of adiamond mine and local infrastructure in theJames Bay region of Northern Quebec. Itsproduction is evaluated at 5 000 to 7 000tonnes per day.


$802 million



FA: EC

Rose TantalumLithium MineCritical Elements Corp.


The project consists of the construction,operation and decommissioning of atantalum and lithium mine locatedapproximately 38 km north of Nemiscau, inQubec. It would produce about 4,500tonnes of ore per day over a 17-year lifespan.



Regulatorydepartments/agencies:CEAA, DFO, TC,EC, NRCan

FA: HC

Whabouchi

Spodumene MineNemaska Lithium Inc.


The project consists of the construction,operation and decommissioning of aspodumene mine for the production oflithium located at 30 km of Nemiscau and280 km north of Chibougamau. The minewould produce about 3,000 tonnes of ore for23-year life span.


$154 million



agencies:CEAA, DFO, EC,NRCan

FA: HC

QUEBEC and NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADORJoyce Lake DirectShipping Iron OreMineLabec Century Iron Ore

Corp.Phase:EAEA Type: EA by CEA Agency

The project consists of the construction,operation, closure, decommissioning andrehabilitation of an iron mine locatedapproximately 20 kilometres northeast ofSchefferville in Newfoundland and Labrador.The proposed mine would produce up to 4million tonnes of ore per year over a lifespan of up to 7 years.



Regulatorydepartments/agencies:CEAA, TC, DFO,NRCan

FAs: EC, HC

Kami Iron MineAlderon ResourcesCorp.


The project consists of the construction andoperation of an iron ore mine locatedaproximately 10 kilometres west of LabradorCity, Newfoundland and Labrador. It wouldproduce up to 16 million tonnes of iron oreconcentrate annually.


Projected Employment:Construction: 768 jobsOperations: 268 jobsIndirect: 1,254 jobs

Regulatorydepartments/agencies:CEAA, DFO, TC,Sept-les PortAuthority

FAs: NRCan, EC,HC

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADORHebron OffshoreOil DevelopmentExxonMobil CanadaProperties


The project consists of a 19 000 to 28,000m3 per day offshore oil production proposalat two locations, the Hebron field in theJeanne dArc basin approximately 340 kmoffshore of St. John's, and the Bull Armmarine facilities in Trinity Bay.


Projected Employment:Construction: 1,971person yearsOperations: 3,500 jobs

Regulatorydepartments/agencies:Canada-Newfoundland andLabrador OffshorePetroleum Board,EC, DFO, IndustryCanada, TC

FA: HC


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NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADORLabrador-IslandTransmission LinkNalcor Energy


The project consists of a 1,100 km longtransmission line and associatedinfrastructure within and between Labradorand the Island of Newfoundland.



Regulatorydepartments/agencies:CEAA, DFO, EC,NRCan, TC,PWGSC

FA: HC

Lower ChurchillHydroelectricGenerationNalcor Energy


The project consists of the construction of a

2,800 MW hydroelectric generating facilitiesat Gull Island and Muskrat Falls in Labrador.

Projected Capital

Investment:$6.2 billion


Regulatory

departments/agencies:CEAA, DFO,NRCan, TC

FAs: EC, HC

NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR and NOVA SCOTIAMaritime L inkTransmissionENL Maritime Link Inc.


The project consists of the construction andoperation of a new electrical powertransmission system, including a proposed500-megawatt, +/- 200 to 250-kilovolt high

voltage direct current (HVDC) and highvoltage alternating current (HVAC)transmission line between the Island ofNewfoundland and Cape Breton, NovaScotia.


Projected Employment:Direct and Indirect:2,700 person years

Regulatorydepartments/agencies:CEAA, DFO, EC,

TC, NRCan,PWGSC

FA: HC

NOVA SCOTIADonkin ExportCoking CoalXstrata Donkin CoalManagement

Phase:EA

EA Type: Transitional CS

The project consists of the construction,operation and decommissioning of a coalmine facility at the site of the existing DonkinMine located on the northeastern tip ofCape-Breton in Nova Scotia. The minewould have a lifespan of 30 plus years and

extract approximately 3.6 million tonnes ofcoal per year.



Indirect: 1,400 jobs

Regulatorydepartments/agencies:CEAA, DFO, EC,TC, NRCan

FA: HC

NEW BRUNSWICKElmtree PropertyGold MineCastle Resources Inc.


The project consists of the development of agold mine located approximately 20kilometres to the northwest of Bathurst, NewBrunswick. The mine would have a lifespanof 18 to 24 months and extract up to559,000 tonnes per year of gold-containingore.


Projected Employment:Direct and Indirect: 50 to100 jobs


FAs: NRCan, EC,HC

Sisson Tungsten-Molybdenum MineNorthcliff Resources Ltd.


The project consists of the construction andoperation of a tungsten and molybdenum

mine and associated infrastructure at SissonBrook, New Brunswick, approximately 60kilometres northwest of Fredericton. Themine would extract between 20,000 and40,000 tonnes per day of tungsten andmolybdenum -containing ore and wouldhave a lifespan of 20 to 30 years.


$300 to 500 million


jobsOperations: 200 to 300

jobs


agencies:CEAA, DFO,NRCan

FAs: TC, EC, HC


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COMPLETED MPMO PROJECTSHorn River NaturalGas PipelineNOVA GasTransmission Ltd.

Province:BC

The project consists of an extension of theAlberta System to transport natural gassupply from the Horn River area ofnortheastern British Columbia to existinginfrastructure. The proposal consists of twoparts:1) acquiring the existing NEB regulated

Ekwan Pipeline and,2) 2 constructing approximately 74 km of

new pipeline.


Projected Employment:Direct and Indirect: 1,621person years

Regulatorydepartments/agencies:NEB, TC


Mount MilliganGold-Copper MineTerrane Metal Corp.

Province:BC

The project consists of the construction andoperation of the Mount Milligan Gold-CopperMine in northwestern British Columbia. Theproposal consists of an open pit mine,processing plant and associatedinfrastructure, a tailings impoundment area,explosives factory, a 29 km access road anda 92 km transmission line.



Regulatorydepartments/agencies:DFO, NRCan

FAs: EC, HC

Prosperity Gold-Copper Mine4Taseko Mines Ltd.

Province:BC

The project consists of a 70,000 tonnes perday gold-copper mine and concentrator insouth-central British Columbia and includesa new 230 KV power supply and roadupgrade



Construction: 1,000 jobsOperations: 550 jobsIndirect: 1,280 jobs

Regulatorydepartments/agencies:DFO, NRCan, TC

FAs: EC, HC

GroundbirchNatural GasPipelineNOVA GasTransmission Ltd.

Province:BC, AB

The project consists of a 77 km natural gaspipeline between the existing meter stationon the TransCanada Alberta System to theGroundbirch Area of British Columbia. Thepipeline will be designed to transport up to28,000 m3/day of natural gas.





Northwest MainlineKomie NorthNatural Gas

Pipeline ExpansionNOVA GasTransmission Ltd.

Province:BC, AB

The project consists of 130 km of newpipeline to receive and transport natural gasfrom the Horn River area of British Columbiato the Alberta System.





Northwest MainlineNatural GasPipeline ExpansionNOVA GasTransmission Ltd.

Province:BC, AB

The project consists of an expansion of theAlberta System to provide adequate capacityto transport natural gas supply from theNortheast British Columbia and NorthwestAlberta area. The proposal consists of theKyklo Creek Section, the Timberwolf section,and the Cranberry Creek section, totallingapproximately 100 km of pipeline.


Projected Employment:Construction: 1,350 to1,650 jobs

Regulatorydepartments/agencies:NEB, DFO, TC

FA: EC

Leismer - Kettle

River CrossoverPipelineNOVA GasTransmission Ltd.

Province:AB

The project consists of an 81 km natural gas

pipeline between the Leismer compressorstation and the Kettle River Lateral Loop andKettle River North Lateral in Alberta.

Projected Capital


Projected Employment:Construction: 450 jobs

Regulatory

departments/agencies:NEB, DFO, TC

FAs: EC, HC

4The federal government Environmental Assessment Decision stated that the project could not go forward asplanned.


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COMPLETED MPMO PROJECTSQuest CarbonCapture andStorageShell Canada Ltd.

Province:AB

The project consists of a capture, transport,and store up to 1.2 megatonnes of carbondioxide emissions a year in the AlbertaIndustrial Heartland region.

Projected CapitalInvestment:1.35 billion


Regulatorydepartments/agencies:DFO, NRCan,CTA

FAs: EC, HC, TC

Vantage EthanePipelineVantage PipelinesCanada Inc.

Province:AB, SK

The project consists of the construction of a

578 km 54,000 barrels-per-day of liquidethane pipeline from Tioga, North Dakota tothe Alberta Ethane Gathering System nearEmpress, Alberta.

Projected Capital


Projected Employment:Construction: 350 personyears

Regulatory

departments/agencies:NEB, TC, CTA


Bakken OilPipelineEnbridge BakkenPipeline Company Inc.

Province:SK, MB

The project consists of the construction of123 km 145,800 barrel per day oil pipelineSteelman, Saskatchewan to Cromer,Manitoba.





Port Granby Long-

Term Low-LevelRadioactive WasteManagementNatural ResourcesCanada

Province:ON

The project consists of the remediation of

sites containing low-level radioactive wasteand marginally contaminated soils currentlyin the existing licensed Port Granby wastemanagement facility located in theMunicipality of Clarington, and themanagement of the wastes in a new locallong-term low-level radioactive wastemanagement facility.

Projected Capital



Key decision-

makingdepartments/agencies:Atomic Energy ofCanada Ltd.,CNSC, NRCan

FA: EC

Port Hope Long-Term Low-LevelRadioactive WasteManagementNatural Resources

CanadaProvince:ON

The project consists of the remediation ofsites containing low-level radioactive waste,marginally contaminated soils and specifiedindustrial wastes located in the Municipalityof Port Hope, including the Port HopeHarbour, and the management of the wastesin a local long-term low-level radioactive

waste management facility.



Key decision-makingdepartments/agencies:Atomic Energy ofCanada Ltd.,CNSC, NRCan,

DFO

FA: EC

Matoush UraniumExploration Ramp

AccessStrateco Resources Inc.

Province:QC

The project consists of the excavation of anexploration ramp to determine the possibilityof a uranium mine on James Bay andNorthern Quebec Agreement Territory,approximately 260 km north ofChibougamau.


Projected Employment:Exploration: 180 jobs

Regulatorydepartments/agencies:CNSC

FAs: EC, DFO,HC, NRCan, TC

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