Planning & Permitting
We are undertaking a comprehensive planning and review approach in partnership with First Nation communities.
Current Environmental Assessment Process
In 2011, we entered into a voluntary agreement on an individual Environmental Assessment (EA) with the province of Ontario. This was followed by a Terms of Reference (TOR), which was finalized in 2015.
Following the receipt of the TOR, the company continued to evaluate the Project, considering the feedback received during the EA consultation period.
Updates have been made to further minimize the potential impact at surface, as well as to maximize the usage of areas within the Project boundary from previous exploration activities.
Wyloo continues to review critical engineering and environmental infrastructure as we advance discussions with First Nation communities.
Wyloo continues to review critical engineering and environmental infrastructure as we advance discussions with First Nation communities.
Terms of Reference
Environmental Assessment
As part of our ‘glass box’ approach, Wyloo is working with data specialists to create an open platform for sharing environmental information, whereby First Nation communities are able to provide real-time feedback on monitoring events.
Wyloo’s glass box approach will provide a forum for ongoing dialogue with First Nation communities, inviting traditional knowledge into a transparent adaptive management initiative for understanding the local and regional environment.
Webequie First Nation and Marten Falls First Nation are the Environmental Assessment proponents for an infrastructure corridor that will facilitate all-season road access.
To learn more, please visit:
Regional Assessment in the Ring of Fire
Infrastructure Corridor Map
SEE HOW WE EVOLVED
Our History
2007
Eagle’s Nest nickel, copper and platinum group element (Ni-Cu-PGE) deposit discovered by Noront Resources. The region was named the Ring of Fire due to the ring shape of the geological magnetic image of the region, whilst conveniently endorsing Noront Resources’ founder, President and CEO –Richard Nemis –love of Johnny Cash.
2008
Noront Resources discovers Blackbird Chromite deposit.
2012
First Feasibility Study for Eagle’s Nest.
2013
First Environmental Assessment Report draft for Eagle’s Nest in the Ring of Fire.
2014
Mining Lease awarded for Eagle’s Nest and Blackbird deposits in the Ring of Fire.
2015
Noront Resources acquires Cliffs’ Chromite Properties (Black Thor, Black Label, Big Daddy) in the Ring of Fire.
2016
Noront Resources acquires a 75% interest in the MacDonald Mines properties in the Ring of Fire.
2017
Noront Resources signs an Exploration and Project Advancement Agreement with the Marten Falls First Nation to compensate for work that has been completed on their traditional land and outlines a one year process that will be used to negotiate a Pre-Development Agreement for the Eagles Nest nickel-copper-platinum-palladium mine located in northern Ontario.
2019
Noront Resources and ArolandFirst Nation sign a Memorandum of Understanding to advance the planning process for the development of the Eagle’s Nest deposit in the Ring of Fire.
2021
Wyloo makes a proposal to acquire Noront Resources in Canada.
2022
Noront Resources aquired by Wyloo Metals.
Noront Resources signs a Memorandum of Understanding with Webequie First Nations.
2023
Ring of Fire Metals, Wyloo Metals and Mincor Resources unify under the brand name Wyloo after becoming the largest pure-play nickel company outside of Russia.
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