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Issues of Concern re Aur Resources' Proposed Duck Pond Mine in Central Newfoundland - Updated

Jamie Kneen

National Program Co-Lead

Aur Resources plans to destroy two trout and salmon-bearing lakes in central Newfoundland by using them for the disposal of environmentally toxic mine waste. Environment Canada has recommended adding these two ponds to Schedule 2 of the Metal Mining Effluent Regulations (MMER), effectively redefining natural water bodies as mine waste dumps. This document provides facts from the public record that demonstrate why the two ponds should not be added to Schedule 2.

Issues of Concern re Aur Resources' Proposed Duck Pond Mine in Central Newfoundland - Updated