Mineral Development Advisory Group (MDAG) Hope Bay Project &Doris North Newmont Mining Corporation Mineral Development Advisory Group (MDAG) Hope Bay Project & Doris North Newmont Mining Corporation Cambridge Bay, Nunavut October 26 to 28, 2010

What INAC Does  Implements key components of the Nunavut Land Claims Agreement  Considered the lead federal department in the North responding to Canada’s responsibilities in the North and Northern development (NRO & CanNor)  Adheres to more than 25 Acts and regulations

INAC’s Role in Sustainable Resource Development in Nunavut  Ministerial Authority; Intervener; Regulator  Land Administration  Environmental Assessment  Water Management  Inspection and Compliance  Economic Development  Socio-Economic Analysis

Operations Directorate Director Bernie MacIsaac Minerals Karen Costello Land Administration Jeff Mercer Environment Leslie Payette Water Resources Lou-Ann Cornacchio Field Operations Peter Kusugak

 Ensures the responsible use of Crown land and resources through legislation and policies  Responsible for the management and administration of surface and subsurface rights on Crown land in Nunavut through issuance of various tenure instruments  Ensures that proper maps are provided that delineate portions of project on Crown Land and IOL Land Administration

Jetty Lease for the Doris North Project  Located in Roberts Bay, Kitikmeot, NU, NTS 77A/03  Lease commenced July 1, 2007, for a term of 10 years in the name of Miramar Hope Bay Ltd.  Lease Area is 1.43 ha (3.54 acres)  Assigned to Hope Bay Mining Ltd. on December 20, 2007  Annual rent review every 5 years  Subject to regular inspections - Last inspection conducted was August 2-3, 2010

Environment  Leads INAC’s Participation in Environmental Assessment This consists of providing technical and procedural advice to NIRB throughout the review and follow up process for major projects  Includes Screening, Scope, Guidelines, Technical Review of EIS, Mitigation, Significance, Follow-up

Environment Interests with respect to proposed Doris North Amendments to Project Certificate  Conformity to NLCA  Adherence to EA Process  At this time more information is needed from the proponent

With respect to the new project proposal INAC will participate in all stages of NIRB’s process Provision of technical and procedural advice Includes the following:  Geotechnical engineering  Acid rock drainage and mitigation  Surface and ground water quality and quantity  Wastewater treatment  Hazardous material handling and storage  Closure and reclamation planning  Environmental assessment best practice advice –Includes project-splitting considerations  Cumulative effects analysis Environment

Environment – Ministerial Decision  Part 5 or 6 Review is determined by the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development

Socio-Economic Monitoring Compliance:  Implementation of existing Project Certificate Terms & Conditions  Socio-Economic Monitoring Program  Links to the Nunavut General Monitoring Plan Transparency:  Open means of communication  Project updates

 Manages water resources in cooperation with the Nunavut Water Board  Water use and waste disposal falls under the Nunavut Waters and Nunavut Surface Rights Tribunal Act (NW&NSRTA) and is authorized by the Nunavut Water Board  Participates in water licensing process as an intervener under the NW&NSRTA Water Management

Water Management - Ministerial Decision Water licenses that go to hearings must be approved by the Minister of Indian Affairs and Northern Development

Water Management – Proposed Amendments Water Management – Proposed Amendments

Water Management – Discussion items  INAC Comments/Issues/Discussion Items:  Multiple amendments and modifications:  in aggregate may be outside of what was contemplated in original project certificate  create inefficiencies in processing and reviewing multiple submissions  Timing of Amendment # 2 application may not allow sufficient time for NWB to process and consult on amendment request  Proposed use of waste rock for construction material may be problematic  Security assessments likely need to be recalculated  Status of proposed landfill and service area (Windy, Patch Lake and Doris facilities)

Water Management – Proposed Amendments

Water Management – Discussion items  Clarification required as to how the two Type B licences contribute to the development of the Hope Bay Greenstone Belt  Landfarm closure plan remains outstanding. Proposed to be part of a Revised Abandonment and Reclamation plan for Windy and Patch Lake facilities  Revised Hope Bay Quarry Management and Monitoring Plan  Revised Windy Lake Abandonment and Reclamation Plan  Plan and/or contingencies for dealing with groundwater

Water Management – Proposed Amendments

Working Relationship with Field Inspection Officers  Water Resources Officers – inspects water licences to ensure terms and conditions in the water license are being adhered to  Nunavut Waters Act & Nunavut Waters and Nunavut Surface Rights Tribunal Act (NW&NSRTA) applies to Crown, IOL and Commissioner Lands for use of waters and deposit of wastes  Resource Management Officers – inspect land dispositions on Crown Land to ensure the conditions of the land tenure instruments are being adhered to  Territorial Lands Act: applies to Crown lands use Field Operations

Field Operations - Inspection and Compliance  Works with proponents to identify and address issues of concern  Site inspections of communities, mines, lodges, exploration and research camps in Nunavut to monitor and ensure compliance  Reports findings to relevant authorities and permitting agencies  Promote education of environmental best practices and awareness at sites, to both companies and to the public  Issues directions and other enforcement measures as required

General Advice from Previous Experience

Know and explain what you want to do  Purpose and need  Alternatives  Amendments vs new project description Know and explain the physical and social environment  Provide sufficient baseline data to show how conclusions were reached

 Submit all the required applications early and make documents easy to follow  Provide substantiated information at each stage in the process; this information is necessary to clearly demonstrate how conclusions were drawn  Research what has been done for other northern projects and use best practices Be Thorough

 Engage all stakeholders at all levels in the project’s development, design and implementation  Conduct meaningful and transparent consultation  Enhance benefits and minimize impacts Consider the Communities of Interest

 Climate change considerations  Cumulative effects assessment  Effective & sufficient mitigation measures  Sufficient information to show how follow-up and monitoring plan will be conducted Understand and Explain the Impacts

Use the Principles of Sustainable Development  Analysis of the renewable resources to be significantly affected  Understand the Valued Ecosystem Components (VEC’s) and Valued Socio-Economic Components (VSECs) ensuring they are relevant Incorporate Inuit Qaujimajatuqangit & Traditional Ecological Knowledge

Summary of Issues  Clear understanding of long term plan  Management of various processes  Mine growth and sustainability  Cumulative impacts  Proactive monitoring

Talk To Us! Director of Operations: BernieMacIsaac(867) Land Administration: Jeff Mercer(867) Environmental Assessment: Leslie Payette (867) Water Resources: Lou-Ann Cornacchio (867) Inspections and Compliance: Peter Kusugak(867) Mineral Resources: Karen Costello(867) CanNor -Economic Development: Michael Bloor (867) Socio-Economic: Seth Reinhart(867) www.inac.gc.ca/nunavut Koana! Thank you! Questions?