The Ajax project assumes building an open-pit copper-gold mine and processing plant with associated infrastructure.
In June 2018, the Government of Canada, through the Governor-in Council (Cabinet) issued a negative decision regarding the Ajax project as the project is likely to cause significant adverse environmental effects. The decisions were made through the environmental impact assessment process, and reflect the substantial engagement of provincial and federal governmental agencies, First Nations and a broad spectrum of stakeholders, including thousands of representatives of local communities.
As a result of the decision not to grant an EA Certificate, in 2022 work continued which was mainly related to monitoring and securing of the project terrain in accordance with law in force. |