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1 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

2 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

3 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

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

5  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

6 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

7 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

8 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

9 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

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

11 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

12  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

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

14 Water Management – Proposed Amendments Water Management – Proposed Amendments

15 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)

16 Water Management – Proposed Amendments

17 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

18 Water Management – Proposed Amendments

19 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

20 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

21 General Advice from Previous Experience

22 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

23  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

24  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

25  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

26 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

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

28 Talk To Us! Director of Operations: BernieMacIsaac(867) 975-4546 Land Administration: Jeff Mercer(867) 975-4283 Environmental Assessment: Leslie Payette (867) 975-4549 Water Resources: Lou-Ann Cornacchio (867) 975-4550 Inspections and Compliance: Peter Kusugak(867) 975-4295 Mineral Resources: Karen Costello(867) 975-4569 CanNor -Economic Development: Michael Bloor (867) 975-4544 Socio-Economic: Seth Reinhart(867) 975-4667www.inac.gc.ca/nunavut Koana! Thank you! Questions?


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