Cliffs Natural Resources decision to temporarily suspend its environmental assessment activities in the Ring of Fire doesn't appear to be troubling Mines Minister Michael Gravelle. Gravelle says talks will continue between the mining company and the Ontario government. He notes delays happen in major mining projects like this one. The mining company cited delays and uncertainty affecting both the provincial and federal environmental assessments as reasons why they made their decision.
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
Gravelle Responds To Cliffs Decision
Cliffs Natural Resources decision to temporarily suspend its environmental assessment activities in the Ring of Fire doesn't appear to be troubling Mines Minister Michael Gravelle. Gravelle says talks will continue between the mining company and the Ontario government. He notes delays happen in major mining projects like this one. The mining company cited delays and uncertainty affecting both the provincial and federal environmental assessments as reasons why they made their decision.
