North Spirit Lake explores mining partnerships with Ont Geological Survey team
On April 18 & 19, 2006, the Ontario Geological Survey department of M.N.D.M. held an information meeting in North Spirit Lake.
The presentation was on the “Far North Geological Mapping Initiative”, a 3 year program, now into its second year.
Presenters travelling to North Spirit Lake for this meeting included:
- Andy Fyon, Director, Ontario Geological Survey, Sudbury
- Lori Churchill, Information and Engagement Officer, Sudbury
- Jack Parker, Senior Manager, Precambrian Geoscience Section, Sudbury
- Andreas Lichtblau, Regional Resident Geologist, Red Lake
The intent of the “Far North Geological Mapping Initiative” is to produce up-to-date and more detailed geological maps for the mining industry (Data collection, Analysis, Delivery & Marketing).
The presentation is part the program’s “Aboriginal Engagement Approach”
- Activity this fall, airborne geophysical surveying.
- Activity next year, data collection by ground crews in the North Spirit Lake area. (3 crews of 5)
- Opportunities for North Spirit Lake First Nation :
- Training (in the community) for “prospecting” and “claim staking”
- Employment opportunities for First Nations individuals (line cutting)
- First Nations individuals staking claims.
- Joint ventures with mining industry.
- Term position available for an information co-ordinator/liason person in the community.
This was an important step by the Ministry, to engage the First Nations community by way of meeting each other and exchanging information.
Visit http://www.mndm.gov.on.ca/MNDM/mines/Default_e.asp for more information
Video available, at http://www.mndm.gov.on.ca/mndm/mines/ims/investment/default_e.asp