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All that glitters is not gold, but people in southwestern Newfoundland are hoping a future gold mine could be right on their doorstep. However, they still have plenty of questions about the plan by Matador Mining and about the impact it would have on the environment and traditional activities, such as hunting and fishing.
Matador has asked government for approval to develop a mine, mill and processing operation for gold ore in the area of Isle aux Morts. As part of the province’s environmental assessment process, the company held two public consultations last week.
Port aux Basques Mayor John Spencer said the impact on wildlife topped the list of questions from the nearly 70 people in attendance. “‘How would this impact the moose and caribou that frequent the area?’ ‘How would this impact the migratory birds?’ ‘What about the salmon?'” said Spencer.
“‘What are the possibilities of a repeat of what happened in a mining operation many years ago down in Hope Brook where there was a spill?’ So they do have some concerns.”
Keith Bowes, Matador Mining’s technical director, led the discussion at the public meetings in Port aux Basques and Isle aux Morts. “Our main focus at the moment is really a drilling program where we’re out in the field, trying to determine how much gold is in the ground,” he said.
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