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OMA in support of Mining Act changes

The Ontario Mining Association has come out in support of the proposed changes to the Ontario Mining Act, which were introduced in the legislature on April 30.
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The Ontario Mining Association has come out in support of the proposed changes to the Ontario Mining Act, which were introduced in the legislature on April 30.

The process to modernize the Mining Act began in July 2008 and more than 1,000 people and groups participated in the public consultations and stakeholder sessions.

The legislation deals with recognizing Aboriginal and treaty rights and envisions a dispute resolution process for mining related issues. Aboriginal cultural sites may be off limits to claim staking and communities will be notified immediately after a claim is staked. Mineral explorationists will be required to notify First Nations of their activities on traditional lands.