Mining Act Consultations Planned

The provincial Mining Act is going through another round of public consultations.

The legislation was passed in the fall, but Mines Minister Michael Gravelle says they want to get feedback on the actual regulations contained in the act.

"A lot of the work is involved in putting the regulations together," says Gravelle, "relating to issues such as the historic dispute resolution process assisted by which we can appropriately withdraw aboriginal cultural sites. Certainly the permitting and planning processes that will be required of a mining company. The move towards map staking for instance. All of these things we are committed to making sure they work."

The consultation period will take place starting in January and run until June.