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What’s Happening in Northern Ontario

Two leaders in the dramatic rescue of 39 workers trapped in Vale’s Totten Mine on September 26-29, 2021 have received recognition for their roles in the rescue. This recognition was awarded to Shawn Rideout and Stephanie Bleker in the form of a Mining Safety Leadership Medal from the Canadian Institute for Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum (CIM).

Stephanie Bleker, Mine Manager at Totten, is a mining engineer who started her career as a learner miner. Her experience includes base metal, platinum, diamond and coal mines in Canada and South Africa. She says the most important goals are to ensure that all employees go home safely and to mine in a sustainable manner.

Shawn Rideout has been chief mine rescue officer for the Province of Ontario since 2015. In his role as chief mine rescue officer, Shawn is responsible for overseeing all underground mine rescue training, preparation, and emergency response activities within the province. This includes the staff of District Mine Rescue Officers, a province-wide inventory of mine rescue response equipment, and the assurance of emergency response capability at all operating mines within Ontario.

The Mining Safety Leadership Medal is sponsored by the CIM Council and was awarded for the first time in 2018. It recognizes the exceptional contribution by an individual or organization towards improving mining health and safety results within the mining industry in Canada through innovative means.

 Tombill Mines Enters Exploration Agreement with Aroland First Nation, Animbiiggo Zaagi’gan Anishinaabek, and Ginoogaming First Nation

Tombill Mines Ltd. has entered into an Exploration Agreement with Aroland First Nation (AFN), Animbiigoo Zaagi’igan Anishinaabek (AZA) and Ginoogaming First Nation (GFN).

The three First Nations combined to make the Minodahmun Development Limited Partnership (MDLP). Minodahmun (meaning “clear path” in Ojibway) is a 100% community owned partnership, which aims to ensure benefits from sustainable mining projects are shared equitably with the three First Nations, while providing opportunities for community members.

The agreement aims to address concerns including impacts to Indigenous rights, cultural values, and the environment prior to exploration activities. It will prevent and minimize impacts on the three First Nations through mitigation measures and offsetting benefits. Tombill recognizes the significance of the affected lands to the three First Nations. In return, the three First Nations have consented to the company’s exploration activities.

“We are pleased to announce a mutually respectful and consent-based relationship with the three First Nations and look forward to working with them over the years to come,” said Adam Horne, CEO. “We are happy to fully engage in the collaboration to ensure smooth operations as we advance our mineral claims in and around Geraldaton.”

“This is a major milestone for the three First Nations and Tombill,” said Joe Donio, President of the MDLP. “It demonstrates the importance of seeking free, prior, and informed consent for exploration projects. The exploration agreement provides environmental oversight, regular consultation, employment, and contracting opportunities for the three First Nations among other provisions. We look forward to working collaboratively with Tombill over the coming years as Greenstone develops into Canada’s newest mining hub.”

Founded 1935, by Newmont Mining and prospectors’ ‘Tom’ and ‘Bill’ Johnson, Tombill owns four claim groups, three of which are situated in the Geraldton gold district of north-central Ontario, approximately 225 km northeast of Thunder Bay.