Regarding... Flag Resources …

Regarding...
Flag Resources (1985) Limited- Mineral exploration permit
Instrument type: Mineral exploration permit
ERO number 019-2230
Ministry reference number PR-20-000244

This application should not be approved.

All of the proposed exploration sites have significant old red pine ecosystems. Exploration activity in this area will have unacceptably high disturbance to the ecological and social values.

Twenty-one years ago, the provincial government made a commitment to protect Wolf Lake old growth
forest. In 1999, the province committed to bring Wolf Lake into the Chiniguchi Waterway Provincial
Park as existing mining leases and claims lapsed. On March 13th 2012, the Minister of Natural Resources announced that the Forest Reserve status would remain for Wolf Lake, and that the land would be protected once the claims and leases lapsed. Further, the Ministers of both MNR and MNDM committed that Flag Resources claims and leases would not be transferred to any other company.
Despite not meeting the criteria mandated for lease renewal, the leases were extended 21 years in the heart of theold growth area and Wolf Lake itself (now due in 2031 and 2033). At the time, no reasons were provided for the extension and the minister refused to meet with concerned citizens.